Placing razor wire near Parliament embarrassing
Razor-sharp barbed wire placed on the entrance of Parliament Road on June 25, 2025 during the anti-government protest on June 25, 2025.
Embarrassing • The leaders’ decision to “barricade themselves behind razor wire in Parliament and State House was quite embarrassing”, says Eliakim Limo. “This reminds me of the communist regimes that used to confine citizens within their borders to prevent them from leaving. We need to come up with a sound future governing structure for our country.” His contact is [email protected].
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Wire tender • The Wednesday, June 25, commemoration of those killed during last year’s GenZ protests, saw roads leading to Parliament and State House, Nairobi, barricaded with razor wire, notes Ruth Gituma, adding: “But I’m curious to know when the contract for this was awarded. Only a few MPs placed flowers for the departed next to the barricade.” She can be reached through [email protected].
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Divisive agenda • The people’s real enemies are not members of other ethnic communities but poor leadership, corruption and wastage, says Mark M. Kithokilo. “Tawe (No)! Tawe! Tawe! Let’s shun tribalism and avoid being lured and used against others. Those trying to divide us along ethnic lines are the real threat. We must stand united and reject this divisive agenda!” His contact is [email protected].
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Alarmed • A hawk-eyed James Gakuo is alarmed by a recent development at the GP Karting at Carnivore, off Lang’ata Road, near Wilson Airport in Nairobi. “The area for the storage of equipment has been fenced off and the signage removed from the gate. It’s very disturbing. Can anyone, please, urgently explain to me what exactly could be going on?” His email address is [email protected].
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Toxic employers • While shopping for groceries, Churchill Amatha noticed that a number of women he suspected were house helps, or managers, were taking their time perusing their phones. Says he: “I can imagine the toxic environment in their workplaces denies them a chance to fully use their phones. If it’s true, their employers should be more considerate.” His contact is [email protected].
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