This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
Kenya Newspapers Review: KFS Ferries Not Safe for Passengers, Uhuru's Foreign Trips Cost Sh190 Million ¶
Published on October 30, 2019
Kenya's KFS ferries have been shut down after a report to the Senate revealed that all six ferries do not meet international safety standards. The ferries have been in operation for 30 years and have been used despite being beyond their 20-year lifespan.
According to a report by the Daily Nation, KFS Managing Director Bakari Gowa stated that the ferries have been using vessels that are hazardous to the safety of passengers due to financial constraints.
Meanwhile, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been under fire for his foreign trips, which have cost the country Sh190 million in the past nine months. The trips have been criticized by the Budget Controller, who has expressed concern over the increasing budget for the President's office.
Uhuru's trips have been compared to those of his predecessor, Mwai Kibaki, who made 33 foreign trips during his 10-year tenure. Uhuru has made 31 trips in the past nine months, with the Budget Controller expressing concern over the increasing cost of the President's office.
Elsewhere, the Nairobi County Assembly has been embroiled in a controversy over the Speaker's security detail. The Speaker, Beatrice Elachi, has accused opposition members of disrupting her security detail, leading to a scuffle between the two groups.
Finally, the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams have kicked off, with the government taking measures to prevent cheating. The exams are being overseen by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha, who has assured the public that the exams will be conducted fairly.
