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Aga Khan promoted education in East Africa
His Highness the Aga Khan after being honoured by the National University of Ireland, Maynooth.
Roads cash • During a visit to Nyeri that he reportedly didn’t inform Governor Mutahi Kahiga about in advance, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced that Sh18 billion had been set aside for building roads in the county, notes Githuku Mungai. “That doesn’t look bad.” However, he would also like to know much has been allocated to his home county of Kiambu. His contact is [email protected].
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Costly • Private hospitals, which complement public healthcare efforts, shouldn’t be ripping off patients, says Jim Webo, alarmed at reports of the rush to perform Caesarian sections. “This sets patients back by a scaring Sh300,000 bill for a few days of admission. How many can afford this?” He wishes Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja could revamp Pumwani Maternity Hospital for the city residents.
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Suspicious • When Nakuru Water and Sanitation Services Company announced that it would replace old meters, James Kihali says, it sounded like such a good idea. “But I also wondered why replace even those that are not broken? Since then, my average consumption of 42 units a month has shot up to a high of 67 units. Isn’t this deceit?” His account is No. 03034092. ([email protected]).
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Outdated • The failure to update the University of Nairobi alumni website is shocking for an ISO-certified institution, says Kennedy Otieno. “The UoN prides itself as a centre of academic excellence but its website still lists Dr Fred Matiang’i as the Interior Cabinet Secretary, the late Prof George Magoha as the Education CS, and Eugene Wamalwa as Devolution CS, among other distinguished alumni.”
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Legacy • The Aga Khan was a spiritual leader and media owner, but to Fadhili Nafula, his single greatest contribution was the promotion of education. “He helped learners to achieve academic excellence. Through the Aga Khan Education Services and Aga Khan University, he fostered a culture of quality education and research in East Africa.” His contact is [email protected].
Have an educational day, won’t you!