This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
As the pandemic continues to ravage the country, its effects are being felt far and wide. For Mombasa resident Collins Makoko, the situation is particularly dire. He is still trying to obtain his late father's death certificate, but the Mombasa office of the Registrar of Births and Deaths remains closed.
According to Collins, the office's closure has made it difficult for him to access the services he needs. He wonders why the staff who are reporting to work are not able to offer their services online, as is being done in Nairobi City County.
Collins' plight is not an isolated one. Many others are facing similar challenges in accessing public services due to the pandemic. The situation highlights the need for innovative solutions to ensure that essential services continue to be delivered despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
On a more positive note, the alumni of Kenyatta University's double intake class of 1990 have come together to support their alma mater. The group, known as KU90, has been playing a significant role in national development and has also assisted Emmanuel's Children Home orphanage.
Meanwhile, the arrest of Rwanda genocide suspect Félicien Kabuga in Paris has been hailed as a victory for the victims. Kabuga, 84, is alleged to have been the chief financier of the 1994 genocide that left nearly one million dead and many more displaced.
Finally, John T. Mukui has some humorous observations about human beings and their habits. He suggests that we may have learned some good sanitation practices from cats, but also notes that some Kenyan politicians may be suffering from delusions of grandeur.
