What was wrong with NHIF for it to be replaced?
The Social Health Authority building in Nairobi.
What you need to know:
- The capture of the Legislature by the Executive, emasculating its oversight role, is beginning to haunt it.
- The Safaricom airtime reward that must be consumed within a short time is really inconveniencing many.
Accountability • The capture of the Legislature by the Executive, emasculating its oversight role, is beginning to haunt it, says Michael Kinuthia. “It’s not about Kenyans opposing every government initiative, but wrong ones such as the new Social Health Insurance Fund, without proper public participation. What, for example, was wrong with the NHIF for it to be replaced?” His contact is [email protected].
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Airtime • As it celebrates its 24 years, Safaricom is also wreaking havoc, charges Churchill Amatha. “The airtime reward that must be consumed within a short time is really inconveniencing innocent souls. The people who hardly make calls are now doing so to use up the bonus balance. These increased calls are becoming more of a nuisance to some of us.” His email address is [email protected].
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Phone calls • Could someone, please, enlighten Carey Yiembe on Kenyans’ new mobile phone calling habits. “Is it that nowadays people have more things to discuss or share with others than before? Does it have anything to do with the phones, judging by the time the people are spending on these gadgets. How I miss the days spent with grandparents while I was growing up!” His contact is [email protected].
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House prices • After sitting back to reflect on the government’s 1.5 per cent housing levy and crunching the numbers, Godfrey Kanyagia is convinced that it’s a big joke. Says he: “Assuming that one’s salary is Sh100,000, which only a few Kenyans enjoy, a monthly deduction of Sh1,500 in 30 years will raise only Sh540,000. Where can that amount buy a house?” His contact is [email protected].
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Change • In our tropical country with the sun all-year round, Richard Kihara says he doesn’t understand the massive spending on the costly hydro and other sources of electricity generation and distribution. “Consumers are slowly but surely turning to small solar panels and soon the big generators will be silenced and power lines will be useless. Change is inevitable.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a changing day, won’t you!
