This archive report was first published on 13 January 2020.
Published on January 13, 2020, a day when Kenyans were expecting a brighter future, but for many, the reality was far from it.
David Mwangi, a photo studio owner in Nakuru, is still waiting for justice after thieves broke into his business on August 25, 2019, stealing goods worth over Sh500,000. Despite reporting the burglary to the Nakuru Central Police Station, DCI detectives have yet to make any progress in the case.
"Now, I am beginning to wonder whether justice will ever be done," Mwangi said, expressing his disappointment with the slow pace of the investigation.
Meanwhile, Tom Mwiraria is concerned about the handling of the locust invasion, which he believes poses a threat to biodiversity. "I am deeply concerned that the spraying of locusts will cause collateral damage, especially the decimation of millions of innocent, hapless, significant and friendly insects such as bees, beetles, moths, butterflies, praying mantis and a host of other pollinators," he said.
Steve Njogu is not surprised by the government's introduction of new levies, including the 'patriotism tax.' "Now, we are being told about the introduction of yet another one in the name of 'patriotism tax.' I wonder what such other levies await us in this new year as we grapple with the rising living expenses," he said.
Lastly, Norah Mbogori is frustrated with the lack of streetlights in Ngumba Estate and Garden City Mall's environs off the Thika Superhighway. "The roads leading to the residential estate and mall are deathly dark, which has contributed to the rising insecurity in the past few months. Several thefts and muggings and other criminal acts have occurred in the once-peaceful estate," she said.
