Rogue matatu drivers wreaking havoc in Nairobi
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.
Ruto ridicule • What President William Ruto is currently going through, with the popular caricatures online, is the unification of political dissent and public ridicule, says Mark Oloo, and he does not see this ending soon. He poses: “How can the critics stop posting the drawings when it seems people have so many ideas on how to entertain others on social media?” His contact is [email protected].
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Austerity • After coming to power two years ago, W. Kimariech recalls, President Ruto pledged austerity measures to curb spending by the cash-strapped government. “Why is his administration shortlisting applicants for principal secretary positions? It seems political interests are taking precedence over everything else, and why, if there are no ulterior motives?” His contact is [email protected].
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Good road job • With just two kilometres to go, the construction of the road from Murang’a town to Kiria-ini “is excellent, with wide high-quality bumps and appropriate markings”, remarks David Githae. “Though it has taken more than 10 years to complete the 35-kilometre stretch, the job has been done slowly but steadily. I would recommend this contractor for future projects.” His contact is [email protected].
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Mayhem • Rogue matatu drivers are once again wreaking havoc in Nairobi, its suburbs and the city’s outskirts, with no sign of traffic police manning the roads, or just waving on the mobile mayhem. City resident Diana D’Souza is still smarting from a deadly experience on James Gichuru Road. “The driver kept on overtaking at a section where this is not allowed.” Her contact is [email protected].
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Modern skills • There is a need to equip learners with basic technological skills as early as possible to take advantage of the advances in various sectors of the economy, says F. Mukembu. “This will enable them to cope without much strain.” Teachers, he advises, should lead by example by not being technophobic and keeping up with the modern times. His email address is [email protected]. Have skilful day, won’t you!
