No justification • The police justification for firing live bullets and lobbing tear gas canisters at a church isn’t plausible, says Lucas Kimanthi. “Though it is within their mandate to disperse rowdy youth, discretion is vital.” He cites the Kariobangi North thanksgiving event for an MCA electoral victory where Sunday schoolchildren and worshippers were teargassed in church. His contact is [email protected] .
Loud matatus • Disgusted by the loud music in matatus, Vincent Onyancha badly misses the late Transport Cabinet Secretary John Michuki, who had restored order in public transport. “I wish the Michuki spirit could be reignited. I don’t like the high music volume or even matatu graffiti being pushed down my throat. We can stay neutral and enjoy a quiet journey.” His contact is [email protected] .
Corrupt staff • Kenya Railways should sack corrupt check-in staff, says Werner Zeppenfeld. Four German guests, who had stayed at Mbuyu Beach Bungalows were going to Mombasa to board a train on November 28, and were told to pay a Sh5,000 fine because one had an electronic cigarette. “After haggling, they took Sh1,000. We were ashamed to hear this.” ([email protected] )
Safaricom sale • Let’s not oppose the sale of Safaricom’s shares for political reasons, says Richard Kihara. “This is a quoted company on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, whose share price trend is available. The quoted price is a premium with a positive margin. The funds that will be raised will go to building the new roads that Kenyans desperately need.” His contact is [email protected] .
Highest bidder • The 15 per cent Safaricom shares that the government has decided to sell should go to the highest bidder, says university don XN Iraki, adding: “Selling these to a current shareholder is ‘too friendly’. And the government can easily set a reserve price for this stock. I’m expressing my views as a ‘small’ Safaricom shareholder.” His email address is [email protected] .
Have a fair day, won’t you!
