Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Subscribe for a month to get full access

MPs' Sh300,000 pay rise is ridiculous

Parliament Buildings

A section of Parliament Buildings, Nairobi. 

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group
NMG logo

By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

Cronyism • Some of the appointments President William Ruto has made in government and its agencies are suspect, says Lincoln E. Oyigo. He singles out former CS Aisha Jumwa as the Kenya Roads Board chair. “She can’t guide road engineers. Some areas need professionals. How can Aden Duale manage health? Don’t just reward friends and risk inefficiency.” His contact is lincolnoyigo15@gmail.com.

***

 PSV mess • The late Cabinet Minister John Michuki earned fame when he restored order in public transport, notes Job Otieno. “However, today, it is a total mess. Public service vehicles flout all the rules. Some have installed lights that blind other road users. Can Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir wake up and restore sanity on our roads?” His email address is Jobo2021@yahoo.com.

Also Read

***

Ridiculous • The Salaries and Remuneration Commission being arm-twisted to “increase the perks of the heavily paid legislators by over Sh300,000 is as ridiculous as it’s nauseating”, says W. Kimariech. “Do we really live in the same country where the economy is struggling, with health workers demanding better terms and education is underfunded?” His contact is wkimariech@gmail.com.

***

Bad road • The Kimbo-Matangi junction road in Juja, Kiambu County, has been in poor condition for several years, says Munene Botshelo. “This is unfair as we, the residents of Theta ward, continue to pay our taxes just like other Kenyans. We are now calling for some urgent action to remedy the situation. It’s quite tormenting for the local residents.” His contact is munenebotshelo@gmail.com.

***

Parenting • As learners in public and private schools go back home for the April holidays, F. Mukembu is appealing to the parents and guardians not to see this break as a form of punishment for them. “Let them not send the children to their relatives, but constructively engage them at home. They have a good opportunity to get to know their children better.” His contact is fmukembu@gmail.com.

Have a useful day, won’t you!