This archive report was first published on 23 August 2019.
For many Daily Nation readers, the staple that holds the newspaper together has become a source of frustration.
As one reader pointed out, buying a newspaper later in the day can be a disappointing experience, especially when the paper is crumpled, soiled, and out of alignment.
Another reader shared a personal experience of trying to remove a staple with a Biro pen, only to tear the first page and several others inside.
Despite the inconvenience, some readers believe that stapling newspapers is a necessary evil, as it ensures that buyers receive a complete paper.
However, others argue that the practice is unhygienic and that readers should not have to bear the cost of removing staples.
As one reader noted, the issue of stapled newspapers has even led to vendors going on strike in Kitale town.
While some readers understand the need for revenue, they believe that stapling newspapers is an unnecessary and annoying practice.
As one reader put it, 'It's terribly irritating and annoying!'
