This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
Heavy rains that should have brought relief to drought-stricken areas have instead caused landslides and flooding in various parts of the country, including Elgeyo-Marakwet and West Pokot counties, and the streets of Nairobi. Bonventure Juma, a concerned citizen, notes that the lack of disaster preparedness is evident in these incidents. He emphasizes the need for proper drainage in urban areas and community involvement in unclogging drains to mitigate such disasters.
Published on December 6, 2019, Juma's statement serves as a reminder for Kenyans to learn from past experiences and take necessary measures to prevent such calamities in the future.
Meanwhile, the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) has been a highly publicized topic, with some questioning its necessity. Kipkurui Segut expresses concerns that the proposed constitutional changes may not give ordinary Kenyans a significant say in the reforms if they are implemented through Parliament. He fears that the BBI could undermine national cohesion and do more harm than good.
Segut's warning comes as a reminder for Kenyans to be cautious and not be led astray by politicians. He emphasizes the need for transparency and inclusivity in the reform process.
On a separate note, a Kenyan citizen, Violet Mtangazaji, is seeking answers from the Postal Corporation of Kenya after a success card she sent to her niece failed to arrive. The card was posted last month at Westlands Post Office in Nairobi, but it never reached its destination. Mtangazaji wants to know what happened to the card and is seeking assistance from the postal service.
Lastly, Chris Kiriba, a concerned citizen, is speaking out against the high incidence of rape and gender-based violence in Kenya. He believes that the punishment meted out to rapists is not deterrent enough and is advocating for the naming and shaming of these offenders. He also suggests castrating them and branding them with the letter 'R' on their forehead and cheeks as a way to permanently mark their crime.
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