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Attack on tourists puts Kenya’s image at stake

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 Tourists admire a tortoise at the Bamburi Haller Park in Mombasa on April 1, 2025.

Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group
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By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

National image • What a sad day! remarks university don XN Iraki, in response to reports that tourists from a cruise ship were attacked by goons in Mombasa. “This is very bad news. Our national image is at stake. We need tourists and their dollars. We hope that’s an isolated case and corrective measures will be taken. I say sorry to the tourists on behalf of my fellow Kenyans.” His contact is [email protected].

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Gangs menace • Armed youthful gangs are wreaking havoc at the coast and in other places by raiding and destroying private property, says Victor Nzaro. “The ‘panga boys’ of Likoni, Mombasa, have caused chaos by attacking local residents and stealing more than Sh500,000. The Interior ministry should deploy enough police officers to deal with these gangs.” His contact is [email protected].

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Keep your word • New Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma should get down to work and serve the people after a lot of time was spent on impeaching his predecessor, Kawira Mwangaza, says Morris Nzai. “During his swearing-in, he pledged servant leadership, integrity, transparency and accountability in managing county resources. He should keep his word.” His contact is [email protected].

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Bad decision • Mathematics, “which permeates all areas of life”, is too important to be made an optional school subject, says Wanjohi Mwangi, rejecting the Education ministry plan. “It’s very sad to think of dropping maths in senior school. It should remain mandatory. I can never take my children to a school where maths is optional.” His email address is [email protected].

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