Politicians must respect the dead
A Kenya Kwanza campaign rally.
No respect • When will politicians ever learn to respect the dead and bereaved families during funerals? asks Evans Macharia Mwangi. “Why can’t they just go to their political rallies and vomit all they want. They have resources at their disposal to organise meetings anywhere in the country and say whatever they want to excite their listeners. But kindly respect the dead.” His contact is [email protected].
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Results • The message Henry Kibett is sending to the State in this New Year is the popular saying, “you can’t do the same thing repeatedly and expect different results”. To him, the most pressing issue is the abduction of youthful government critics. “Isn’t it ironical that speakers at presidential rallies just spew hate? The government should focus on delivering results.” His contact is [email protected].
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Grievances • The former top ODM officials donated to President William Ruto’s government have “only succeeded in mainstreaming the politics of grievances while wailing louder than the bereaved”, remarks Taabu Tele. “The divisive politics by the opposition Cabinet secretaries is proof of lack of unifying ideas that made voters deny them power in the 2022 elections.” His contact is [email protected].
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Rates lie • Despite the widely publicised abolition of the annual land rates on freehold land by Kiambu County in June last year, the levies are still being collected, says Paul Mwangi. “Governor Kimani Wamatangi and the MCAs had been lauded for this, but the deductions had not been stopped by January 7. The leaders should learn to be truthful and honest.” His email address is [email protected].
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Nostalgia • Going down memory lane, Githuku Mungai recalls that in the 1970s, there was a man from Kiambu who often spoke fondly of a tailor in Thika Town. “Whenever he wanted new trousers, he would travel to Thika and Wakimani would take his measurements. He would collect the new trousers a few days later. Does anyone still remember Wakimani?” His contact is [email protected].
Have a memorable day, won’t you!
