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Politicians should know that we remember their ugly pasts
Jubilant residents of Homa Bay during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County on June 1, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Some of these politicians were the decision-makers during the longest teachers’ strike.
- Some billboards are along roads and obstruct motorists’ view even at key intersections.
Ugly pasts • Politicians must think every other Kenyan is dumb and will just support them despite their ugly pasts, says Chris Kiriba. “Some were the decision-makers in the education sector during the longest teachers’ strike when their pay was discontinued, while others were in the provincial administration during the second liberation struggle. Please, give us a break!” His email address is [email protected].
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Nuisance • Are there any standards for erecting billboards? asks Ruth Gituma. In Nairobi, she says, some are along roads and obstruct motorists’ view even at key intersections. “They include the ones at St Paul’s Church on University Way, near the GSU diversion, and at Garden Estate.” Though they generate revenue for the city county, she adds, they shouldn’t be a nuisance. Her contact is [email protected].
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Disconnections • Without disclosing any details, Dr Nancy Dalla says her sharp barb at the beginning of the Customer Service Week goes to Kenya Power. “The staff normally have no problem locating your premises for disconnection if your account is in arrears. However, once you clear it, you have to give them precise directions or you won’t be reconnected soon.” Her email address is [email protected].
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Buying licences • The bribing of driving test examiners by driving schools is not an earth-shattering revelation, as this has been rampant over the years, says Dave Tumbula. “Of course, this is at the root of the rot that is partly to blame for the increasing road accidents, as incompetent learners pass the test, compromising road safety. And the National Transport and Safety Authority is not blameless in this.”
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Shoe mystery • The ‘Nation’ front-page photo of a woman’s shoe after the recent grisly fatal accident near Gilgil on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway was “very emotional”, says university don XN Iraki. “This was good photography. But who was she? Did she survive? Where was the other shoe? Can the ‘Nation’ find out the fate of the shoe owner? I would love to assist her family.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a helpful day, won’t you!
