Let university lecturers retire at 74
The Public Service Commission (PSC) head office at Commission House in Nairobi.
Rail boost • The planned joint launch of the Naivasha-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway extension by presidents William Ruto and Yoweri Museveni is a great move to ease East African trade, says Christine Ger. “Shifting freight to rail will slash transport costs, preserve roads and turn the region into an investment hub. However, Kenyans hope it won’t be a drain on their taxes.” Her contact is [email protected].
***
Citizens exposed • Narcissism, whose dictionary definition is an excessive interest in or the admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance, “is contagious”, notes John Mukiri, adding: “Most of our leaders are now declaring their allegiance to President Ruto. So, who will protect or carry out oversight on the use of our national and county resources?” His contact is [email protected].
***
Poorly lit • The Kenya National Highways Authority has great billboards along the Southern Bypass in Nairobi, indicating the good work done, notes David Jasondu. However, most of the lights are not working, and the road is dead dark at night, especially towards Kikuyu Town. “Can the authority do the needful and repair the lights to restore the beauty and security on the road?” he asks. ([email protected])
***
Failed city • For the umpteenth time, Job Otieno is complaining about dysfunctional streetlights, which Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s team has failed to repair. A once glittering metropolis is now a city unto darkness. This, together with gross failures in the delivery of other services, gives residents reason to send him home in 2027. “Nairobi has sunk to its lowest, and a red card is needed.” ([email protected])
***
Dons’ retirement • The Public Service Commission should let university lecturers retire at 74, and not the 70 years it has recommended, says David Kilonzi. He fully agrees with a don who eloquently articulated the matter. “A professor’s mind sharpens with age. By 70, with decades of reading, supervising, debating and writing, they produce rare intellectual wisdom.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a great day, won’t you!
