Rest in peace • Opposition leader Raila Odinga, who died while undergoing medical treatment in India, will be missed for his contribution to the struggle for rights and freedoms, says Aggrey Chore. “Rest in peace, Baba! You will always be remembered for fighting for a better Kenya, The people, especially in your Luo Nyanza backyard, should remain united and focused.” His contact is [email protected] .
Party boss • Quite perplexing for Dave Tumbula is the decision to appoint Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as the acting ODM party leader, taking over the mantle from his fallen brother, Raila. “Shouldn’t one of the three deputy party leaders, Godfrey Osotsi, Abdulswamad Nassir or Simba Arati, have been picked for that role? Doesn’t this then mean that there is no proper succession mechanism in the party?”
Kleptocracy • President William Ruto’s expansion of his broad-based government, John Mukiri is fully convinced, is the formation of a wider kleptocracy and autocracy. Says he: “His quest for the inclusion of more partners in it is a collaboration of plutocracies not beneficial to the hoi polloi and a determination to preserve the wealth and power of the few elites.” His contact is [email protected] .
Presidential function • Why must almost every official presidential function “include performances by even choirs that are not at all talented and comedians who crack very dry jokes”? asks Mista Nyambati. And it gets so ridiculous that they even end up laughing to their own bland jokes, he adds. “Just what benefit do such acts add to these important public functions?” His contact is [email protected] .
Burial • Many people bury their dead relatives and friends in expensive fanfares, high status and prestige, notes Mwangi wa Karuga. “What’s disappointing is that they never visit the bereaved families to see how they are faring after the death of their loved ones. The families remain lonely, abandoned and often in deep financial crises. This is very unfortunate.” His contact is [email protected] .
Have a caring day, won’t you!
