This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
As Kenya continues to grapple with economic challenges, citizens are speaking out against government policies they deem ineffective or unfair.
One such policy is the demonetization of the Sh1,000 banknote, which has led Catholic priest Felix Kasomo to call for the phasing out of Sh1 coins. He argues that these coins are 'useless' in today's economy and are often hoarded by individuals, not because they are proceeds of corruption, but because they have little value.
Meanwhile, in Nairobi, residents are up in arms over the city county leadership's decision to double the daily parking fee in the city centre to Sh400. Ruth Gituma, a concerned citizen, questions how the county can justify this increase when basic roads are in disrepair and there are no walkways.
Another issue that has sparked controversy is the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) decision to suspend the operating licence of Modern Coast bus company following an accident on Mombasa highway. However, the suspension was short-lived, and W. Kimariech argues that this typifies the inept public transport management.
Andrew Limo, on the other hand, is seeking clarification on a message circulating on social media about a driving licence requirement. He questions why motorists are being asked to validate their driving licences on the e-Citizen portal by December 31, when all licences are already renewed on the same portal.
