By THE WATCHMAN
Posted Wednesday, December 28 2011 at 20:00
Posted Wednesday, December 28 2011 at 20:00
NDUNG'U FAILED. Central Bank Governor Njuguna Ndung’u is the last person who should be given credit for the shilling’s recovery, says Salad Guyo.
When it nosedived to 107 against the US dollar, Prof Ndung’u said his hands were tied and he didn’t expect any improvement in the next six months.
“He allowed cartels to tinker with the foreign exchange market and within that period they made staggering profits as he blamed some banks. No wonder he was recently voted the worst central banker in Africa.”
Salad’s contact is msaladus@yahoo.com.
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ASSIST THEM. The fellow who wants mikokoteni (handcarts) removed from Nairobi and other big towns can’t be serious, remarks Tony Gee.
“These carts provide a useful service, are kind to the environment, don’t damage roads, and are a source of honest income for many,” adds Tony, who strongly feels that local authorities should recognise their value and create an environment that is friendlier for them to operate in.
If the bigwigs need more information and advice, Tony’s contact is Tel. 0733804521.
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NOT OUR RESPONSIBILITY. While agreeing with Iqbal Kassam that Thigiri Ridge Road which links Peponi and Limuru roads is in dire need of rehabilitation, Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia says the responsibility of maintaining that road is beyond City Hall’s mandate.
“Thigiri is a classified road under the oversight of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority,” Kisia clarifies, adding that the council has already informed the authority that the road needs immediate attention.
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CHARGE FOR ADVERTS. The City Council of Nairobi is losing revenue as a result of pirate advertising by musicians and traditional healers, says Evans Macharia, urging Town Clerk Kisia to move quickly and rein them in.
“These people have been putting up adverts without paying a single cent. It’s easy to catch them as they not only give their contacts, but the venues of their performance as well. Besides being made to pay, they should also be required to clean up the bridges plastered with posters.”
His contact is evans_macharia@yahoo.com.
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PROUD OF GOOGLE. Those asking who authorised Google to use the National Emblem on its website should, in fact, be proud that ours was one of only 50 countries so honoured this season, says Ronald Osumba.
According to Ronald, the National Emblem is “actually available for public use, and this was done by Google’s local office” on December 12.
“The emblem was only visible to those on the .co.ke domain. All Kenyans should be proud to have been part of Google’s global initiative.”
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NATIONAL PRIDE. Urging fellow Kenyans to join him in wishing the soldiers in Somalia a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, X. N. Iraki says their “determination and sacrifice in securing our borders and freedom should be a source of national pride”.
He adds: “As we make merry, let us remember these gallant men and women in our prayers and deeds. They need our support as they expand the frontiers of liberty. And for the thugs and criminals who terrorise us during the festive season, please, take a break . . . .”
Have a festive day, won’t you!
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