By THE WATCHMAN
Posted Tuesday, December 27 2011 at 17:37
Posted Tuesday, December 27 2011 at 17:37
SHORT-CHANGED! After waiting for a year, the pioneer National Youth Service-trained senior sergeants were in August promoted to Pay Group 4 effective from August 19, last year, and copies of the letters sent to their respective ministries. However, they were shocked to learn that they had been “promoted” to Corporal Pay Group 2 in September, a rank they had held since July 1, and their salaries adjusted to Job Group G. Can someone clear this confusion, an officer, who seeks anonymity, urges.
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TOO MANY TRAILERS. There has been a big increase in the number of trucks with trailers parked along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, especially at night, says John Njau. John says this has created a deadly hazard along the busy highway that could have grave consequences. He would like to know from Town Clerk Philip Kisia when this road became a parking bay for the trailers and hopes something will be done about it as soon as possible. His contact is johnn_njau@yahoo.com.
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SPARE THE DOGS. A regular traveller on the highways around the country, Godfrey Odhiambo says he is often saddened to come across dogs killed by motorists and left to rot by the roadside. Recently, he was on the road again and decided to count the carcasses. “I was surprised at just how many of these animals, which are considered to be man’s best friend, are needlessly killed frequently. Can the authorities, please, prevent this carnage?” asks Godfrey, whose contact is odhiambongongo@yahoo.com.
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TOO QUIET ON THE WAR-FRONT. Right from the time the Kenya Defence Forces crossed the border to pursue Al-Shabaab in Somalia, there has been comprehensive media coverage and official briefings on the campaign, says Toni si Tony. However, Toni is alarmed that in the past few days, there has not been sufficient coverage and one wonders what is going on there. “We need more updates so that we can know what is happening in the effort to capture the Al-Shabaab stronghold of Kismayu,” says Toni, whose contact is antonynjugi@yahoo.com.
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HANDCARTS USEFUL. While David Mungai agrees that mikokoteni should not be allowed into Nairobi’s city centre, he feels they should not be phased out. “The handcarts are used to transport fruits and vegetables to Wakulima market, and they also come in handy for city residents who cannot afford to hire pick-up trucks to ferry household goods. The job of pulling a handcart all day will obviously leave the people sweaty, but this enables them to put food on the table.” His email is mungaid@ymail.com.
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THEY'RE OUR BROTHERS. The men who pull handcarts are fending for their families and should not be disparaged by anybody, says Lucia Wanjeri. Those who drive should not imagine that other road-users do not matter. “These are our brothers, fathers and sons, who earn an honest living and do not steal. The critic should know that these people cannot put on suits and wear neckties by virtue of the work they do. If you climb up the ladder of success, do not look down on others.” Her contact is luciem8@yahoo.com.
Have a working day, won’t you!
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