Mixed bag The rainy season is good as it promises better harvest and more food but its also a very dangerous period for travellers due to flooding and poor visibility, Mwangi wa Karuga observes. Its advisable to limit or postpone long travels. Many deaths and injuries occur due to floods. Get home early and avoid night movements if possible. His contact is
Dry taps in the rain Its very saddening that, despite the heavy rains countrywide, Sixth Avenue, Parklands, in Nairobi, has dry taps, laments Karim Dhanani. And worse, there is no explanation for it from Nairobi Water and Sewerage Company. Whats happening, and when we can expect normal supply? Were suffering. Who can help us? He can be reached via
CS Murkomen must fulfil promise to complete Ngong-Suswa Road construction Why multinationals cutting back on billboard advertisingFuneral shame Politicians bad manners at funerals seem to worsen, moans Evans Macharia Mwangi. Why do the politicians disrespect the dead and, more so, the bereaved families. Dead men tell no tales. Why should the politicians reveal what they had allegedly discussed with the dead, knowing very well that they cant respond and shame them? His contact is
Good games During holidays, some parents and guardians give their children smartphones to play games with and keep them busy, notes F. Mukembu. He now appeals to parents to guide their children to rich educational platforms to read useful content. Safaricoms App has a platform, Shine, which can help learners to stop idling and productively use their break. His contact is
Chemical danger Margaret Kenyatta and Rachael Ruto (former and current First Lady) have one thing in common: They like to keep their hair short and there is no evidence of the use of hair relaxers, says Jimmy Thumbi. Other women style their hair using chemicals. Medical experts should advise all to avoid this grave health risk. The duo should be emulated. His contact is
Maai Mahiu tragedy: Those we lost The residents of Kamuchiri and Jerusalem villages in Maai Mahiu have lost relatives, friends and neighbours. Thinning payslip, strife as workers mark Labour Day The government has been raiding formal workers salaries to pay for its growing expenditure. Explainer: The origins of Labour Day In Kenya, Labour Day is a public holiday that recognises and celebrates the contribution of workers to the countrys economy.
