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Truphena Muthoni, a climate and environmental advocate and mental-health survivor, braves a heavy downpour as she hugs a palm tree in Nyeri town during her 72-hour tree-hugging marathon.
Promises • Political leaders should shift from promises to tangible results, says Douglas Kaumbuthu Aritho. “By addressing their constituents’ concerns, they can foster a more useful interaction. Ultimately, measuring their achievements will not only strengthen democracy but also boost governance. The leaders should prioritise transparency and accountability.” His contact is [email protected].
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Internship • The Ministry of Education’s extension of the internship of Junior School teachers is a risky gamble, says Paul Khaemba. “Our children's future is in jeopardy, as a motivated workforce gets results. But demoralised workers give a dismal output. The remark that an internship is no guarantee of a job is unfortunate. JS teachers deserve better.” His contact is [email protected].
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Irrigation • The revived much-hyped Galana Kulalu irrigation project in Tana River County, David Githae notes, performed well during the planting season, but there has been no report on the harvest. “Food security has been promised by the government, but the maize flour price is rising. Why is there so much secrecy surrounding this major agricultural project?” His contact is [email protected].
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Muggers • From the occasional phone snatching by lone criminals on the Thika Superhighway at Githurai, there is now a full gang, says Samuel Muthamia. “Phones and other valuables are grabbed from cars and matatus. The crooks operating in broad daylight no longer hide their faces. Can the police stop this menace before someone gets seriously injured or killed?” His contact is [email protected].
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Support Truphena • Truphena Muthoni’s recording-breaking 72-hour hugging of a tree was an innovative way of creating awareness on conservation, says Mwangi wa Karuga. “The late Nobel laureate, Prof Wangari Maathai, is back in Muthoni, highlighting the value of tree planting. This young woman deserves support in her environmental campaign.” His email address is [email protected].
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