Crackdown • Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s crackdown on Kenyan activists confirms that she takes her country’s sovereignty seriously, says Alex Kiminza. “But she should avoid actions that can undermine the long-standing relations between our two neighbouring counties and the need to forge greater cooperation for mutual benefit.” His contact is [email protected] .
Freedoms • Kenyans, Enrique Fabios notes, are famed for online banter, including giving a “Japanese” nickname, Akishiba Hasumbui, to a top leader, who appeared to support Tanzania’s deportation of Kenyans. He adds: “Kenyans earned their freedom of speech through blood and tears. Hard-earned freedoms should be jealously guarded by the leaders.” His email address is [email protected] .
Fake papers • The revelation that more than 500 top civil servants are being investigated over fake academic papers is sad, says David Kipkoech Kiptum. “To add salt to injury, public universities have the second highest number of culprits, including some lecturers, thus undermining the quality of education. Stern action should be taken against those found out.” His contact is [email protected] .
Cleanliness • Towns must enhance cleanliness for a healthier environment for residents and to attract tourists for revenue generation, says Pamilla Mugure. “This also boosts the residents’ pride in their own town and improves the quality of life. Residents must work with the authorities to maintain neat, hygienic and litter-free business and residential areas.” ([email protected] ).
Nonsensical • Nairobi City County’s new stringent rules for matatus don’t make sense to James Gakuo. Says he: “City Hall can’t force the matatu owners to have cashless fare payments. The people behind this must be pretty mad. There are people like me who use cash in 99 per cent of their transactions.” James can’t help reading “a very sinister agenda” in this. His contact is [email protected] .
Have a sensible day, won’t you!
