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Police brutality must stop
One in five Kenyans has experienced police brutality, with hundreds killed in crackdowns over the years.
Police brutality • It’s wrong for Kenyans protesting against corruption and high taxes to be attacked by police, says Luzinda Matenyo. “One in five Kenyans has experienced police brutality, with hundreds killed in crackdowns over the years. Police always act with impunity because they are protected by the ruling elite and rarely held accountable for their evil actions.” His contact is [email protected].
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Drumvalle scandal? • After Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja revealed that Sh150 million had been allocated for the tarmacking of Drumvalle Ring Road (Kanisani Road) at Ruai, Lucas Kimanthi recalls, a contractor arrived with earthmovers only to vanish as quickly as he had appeared. “He left deep craters and car-damaging boulders. We still need value for that money.” His contact is [email protected].
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Floods risk • The government should sensitise people to take precautions and mitigate the consequences of the perennial devastating floods in some areas, says Edwin Wagara. “There are effective ways to reduce the risks and destruction. Appropriate measures should be taken to help control the floods and save people’s lives, homes, property and their livestock.” His contact is [email protected].
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Save Wundanyi Road • Wundanyi Road, off Lunga Lunga Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, CK Patel notes, “was for many years a wonderfully serene environment, especially at our factory”. He adds: “Kijiji dwellers have been dumping garbage across the road, which is unhealthy as there are food kiosks. The roads have been neglected. Can the authorities can do something about it?” His contact [email protected].
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Mother’s Day reality • Mother's Day “is not big deal as it's a foreign idea”, says David Kiptum. “Rural folks are preoccupied with survival and basic needs and not flowers or fancy dinners. Many Kenyans grow up in broken homes with little room for emotional expressions. The harsh experiences condition some people not to attach any value to such commemorations.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a relevant day, won’t you!