This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
Kenya's national census is a crucial exercise that takes place every 10 years to provide vital information for government planning. Benjamin Ashuma, a concerned citizen, believes that the data collected should not be left idle, but rather used to improve the lives of Kenyans. He notes that the census is essential for determining resource allocation and ensuring better delivery of services to the people.
Published on August 27, 2019, Ashuma's concerns come at a time when the country is preparing for its national census. The exercise is expected to yield impeccable information that will guide government planning and resource allocation.
On a different note, traffic congestion in the capital continues to worsen. T. W. Singh, an architect, believes that the old Westlands Shopping Centre roundabout should be restored as part of efforts to streamline traffic flow in the city. He notes that the recent dualling of the Westlands ring road has eased motorists' agony, but more needs to be done to address the traffic congestion.
Meanwhile, taxi-hailing app Bolt faces criticism from a disappointed customer, Kenneth Onyando. Onyando alleges that he was defrauded by a Bolt driver on April 5 and has not received a refund despite following up with the company. He warns that he will not tire from making sure that all and sundry know about his experience with Bolt.
As the 2022 elections draw near, politicians are aligning themselves for the upcoming duels. Wornicks Gisema notes that governors are feuding with their deputies, and the rift between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto is a clear indication of the succession politics at play. Gisema fears that development programmes will be thrust to the backburner until the elections, which are still several years away.
He urges leaders to shelve their selfish interests and serve voters first. Gisema's concerns come at a time when politicians are busy aligning themselves for the upcoming elections, and the manifestos and undelivered promises are being forgotten.
