This archive report was first published on 15 July 2019.
As the government cracks down on online gambling sites, Enock Koskei commends the move, stating that the damage caused by gambling cannot be compared to taxes or sports sponsorship. He calculates that Kenyans lost Sh23 million a day, citing the Sh204 billion annual revenue generated by the industry.
However, Joseph Macharia disagrees, arguing that the crackdown is unjustified and that betting firms have been legally registered and meet their tax obligations. He also suggests that some top political figures may be behind the crackdown to edge out their rivals.
The Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission is facing criticism from some MPs, who are demanding that the commission bend the law to accommodate their demands. Ruth Gituma, however, is upset by this, pointing out that the commission's mandate is clearly outlined in Article 249 of the 2010 Constitution.
University don X.N. Iraki has observed some striking differences between the handcarts used in Nairobi and those in Mombasa. He notes that in Nairobi, handcarts are pulled, while in Mombasa, they are pushed, and that the handcarts in Mombasa are generally smaller.
Keen to upgrade to 4G, Mulaama D'jivetti bought an Airtel line, but it turned out to be a 3G. He is disappointed with the slow, unclear, and erratic service, which has caused him mental anguish and lost opportunities worth Sh26,350.
Market and social researcher Michael Kinuthia believes that the name of the national football team, Harambee Stars, is a bad omen. He suggests that the team should be renamed to something more inspiring, such as Lion Stars or Lions of Tsavo.
