Raila’s love for music was incredible

Mystery • Legendary politician and ODM founding leader Raila Odinga’s love for music was quite incredible, says Carol Maina. “Many now know about his favourite ‘Jamaica Farewell’ song by Harry Belafonte. I believe he had a rich collection. What remains a mystery is his choice of Lucky Dube’s ‘Nobody Can Stop Reggae’ for the Building Bridges Initiative.” Her contact is [email protected].

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Feedback • Several months after he complained about the appalling state of the Kimbo-Matangi road in Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County, Munene Botshelo says he’s still waiting for feedback from the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman). “Please let me know of any developments on this matter and a possible solution,” he pleads. His email address is [email protected].

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Inconvenience • The screening for which people going to the JKIA in Nairobi are required to alight from vehicles is rather unique, says Henry Kibett. “Airport security is paramount, hence the strict adherence to protocols. However, this doesn’t happen at Wilson and Mombasa airports, and many international airports. Why should passengers be inconvenienced?” His contact is [email protected].

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Apology • Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is softening her stance against youth, who were arrested over the recent post-election mayhem, calling for lenience and asking courts to drop treason charges, says Dave Tumbula. “She should also apologise to Kenyans, whom she has derogatively referred to as viumbe (creatures). Her own first five-term has been soiled by her stolen victory.”

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Precedent • The 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico will be spectacular, says Alnashir D. Walji. President Donald Trump, he adds, has excluded some cities such as Boston from hosting the matches for security reasons. “Can an African country such as Cameroon or Nigeria set a precedent by clinching this trophy?” His contact is [email protected].

Have a triumphant day, won’t you!