NTSA must tame rogue matatu operators
Stranded passengers after a rogue matatu driver was arrested by traffic police while attempting to drive over a pavement near Globe Roundabout, Nairobi, on May 4, 2024.
Poorly run • What miracles does the private sector do to achieve great success in education, medical care, banking and the media? asks Evans Macharia Mwangi. “The county and national governments should organise benchmarking tours to private institutions to learn how to do things efficiently. It’s a shame that the public institutions are poorly run.” His contact is evans_macharia@yahoo.com.
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Selfish leaders • The country has earned a dubious distinction as the dumping ground for second-hand clothes, says Wanjohi Mwangi. “Mitumba imports have killed our cotton industry. But our leaders only think about their own consumption and seeking jobs abroad for some Kenyans, and never about boosting local production. This is quite disappointing.” His contact is wanjohi.geomwas@gmail.com.
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Rogue sector • The matatu menace has intensified with ugly incidents such that of a passenger who was thrown out of a moving vehicle, says Mohammed Fazal Hussien. “This industry is lucrative and also notorious. The crews disobey traffic rules as if the roads belong to them. A regulatory authority should ensure every Sacco pays taxes.” His contact is mohammed78611021@hotmail.com.
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Insecurity • Sleepy Wajir town is experiencing increased insecurity after an influx of people from other regions and the neighbouring countries, says Ahmed Somow Ahmed. “They have come to benefit from the building and jua kali industries. Violent robberies have increased, with six petrol stations attacked and one death reported. These criminals must be stopped.” His contact is plazahosp@gmail.com.
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Losers masterclass • Former US Vice-President Kamala Harris has vanished from the public limelight after losing last November’s election to Donald Trump, notes university don XN Iraki. “As we miss her infectious smile, I wish election losers could attend a master class by Raila Odinga on how to stay relevant and powerful after defeat. And he should charge an appropriate fee.” His contact is xniraki@gmail.com.
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