This archive report was first published on 14 July 2019.
As Kenya prepares for its national census, concerns about favouritism in government job recruitment have resurfaced. Paul Maina, a concerned citizen, notes that getting a government job these days often requires having a godfather, leaving many without a chance.
"We will never realise equity and equality if we continue to practise nepotism and favouritism," Maina warns. "Secondly, this idea of giving jobs meant for youth to some elderly people is quite saddening."
Meanwhile, Henry Lisege criticises MPs for their aggressive appetite for taxpayers' money, saying it's an indictment of their execution of their mandate. He challenges them to read the book Why Nations Fail and learn from its insights.
"In Nigerian poet Christopher Okigbo's words, this could help to save our Parliament from going on leave and members being on bail!" Lisege remarks.
Alnashir Walji, another concerned citizen, calls for an all-out war against terrorism, citing Kenya's proximity to Somalia as a major vulnerability. He praises American President Donald Trump's pledge to work with other countries to combat terrorism.
On a separate note, the Teachers Service Commission has responded to Eric Murai's complaint about delay in paying his mother's pension. The TSC explains that its role is only to process pension claims for payment by the National Treasury.
Priscilla Jean Louis, a local resident, expresses frustration with the poor state of the Njoro-Molo road, which she describes as a series of potholes. She wonders why the county would neglect this road, given its potential for agriculture and tourism.
Finally, Wycliffe Makokha proposes renaming Bukhungu Stadium after football legend Joe Kadenge, who died recently. Kadenge's immense talent on the pitch made a huge contribution to the country's glory, Makokha notes.
