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Slashing school capitation is reckless
Students in class in this picture taken on August 28, 2024.
Reckless • The slashing of school capitation for students from Sh22,244 to Sh16,900 “is not just reckless, but is also unforgivable”, says David Yator. “The late President Mwai Kibaki’s free education dream is being killed by a government prioritising politicking and wasteful spending. With 20 advisers at State House, this is the hub of incompetence, lies, and looting.” His contact is [email protected].
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Innovation hubs• The 800,000 young people entering the job market every year present both a significant challenge and a huge opportunity, says Sheila Nyamweya. “We need innovation hubs and entrepreneurial spaces to empower youth, who aren't just waiting for handouts but transforming lives. This has the potential for substantial national development." Her contact is [email protected].
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SGR • Kenya Railways, Carey Yiembe declares, “never misses an opportunity to miss an opportunity!” He adds: “Having linked Mombasa Station to the Miritini SGR terminus and done test runs, why hasn’t it launched the service? Private vehicle operators are fleecing travellers with exorbitant charges, and yet this could boost the Kenya Railways coffers!” His contact is [email protected].
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Customer is king• After keenly following online for nearly two hours last Friday’s Safaricom Annual General Meeting, shareholder Daniel Murugu says he was appalled at the poor service at the telco’s Nakuru Customer Care. “I walked into the shop for an M-Pesa reversal and was kept waiting for three-and-a-half hours. Of the 12 service counters only five were being manned.” His contact is [email protected].
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Makau right • Nation columnist Makau Mutua “is absolutely right, the government should ban boda boda”, says Nairobi resident Diana Dsouza, adding: “They (motorbike taxis) are everything he says they are and should be off our roads. To quote him, ‘like mad gremlins, they weave in and out of traffic in their hundreds without regard for any traffic rules’." Her email address is [email protected]. Have a civilised day, won’t you!
