The Cutting Edge

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By THE WATCHMAN
Posted  Saturday, September 1  2012 at  18:24

IN SUMMARY

• A very grateful Gitonga Githenduh wishes to thank two motorists, total strangers to him, who went to his rescue on Kamiti Road.
• Kenya Auto Bazaar Association secretary C.G. Munyori says the efficiency he witnessed in the Immigration Department in Nyayo House, Nairobi, recently is unparalleled.
• The most chaotic street at Buru Buru phase two estate in Nairobi’s Eastlands must be Ol Donyo Sabuk road, which leads to the heavily patronised pubs in the neighbourhood.

DANGER SPOT: The efforts being made to curb accidents on Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, are commendable, says James Githinji, referring to the recent blocking off of the turn-offs to Kianda School and at Uthiru. But he would like to see similar measures taken just before the Westlands shopping centre roundabout, near Agip House, which has been turned into a matatu stage. Also crying out for attention, he adds, is the unwieldy hawkers’ market just after the Kangemi flyover. .

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MOTORISTS TO THE RESCUE: A very grateful Gitonga Githenduh wishes to thank two motorists, total strangers to him, who went to his rescue on Kamiti Road, on Nairobi’s northern outskirts, on August 25, at 8.45 p.m., when a horde of motorcyclists besieged his car, threatening to attack him for allegedly knocking down one of their own. “The motorists arrived and stood by me when I was accosted. Though I lost my phone in the confusion, I wish to thank the two for convincing those who were baying for my blood that I was innocent.” His contact is Tel 0733835422 or githenduh@yahoo.com.

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KUDOS IMMIGRATION: Kenya Auto Bazaar Association secretary C.G. Munyori says the efficiency he witnessed in the Immigration Department in Nyayo House, Nairobi, recently is unparalleled among government institutions. Munyori, elated on having almost effortlesslyrenewed his passport, adds: “The queues are well organised and move in an orderly manner. The staff at the counters are friendly and efficient. Thanks for a job well done, and keep it up!” His contact is cgmunyori@jambo.co.ke.

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CHAOTIC STREET: The most chaotic street at Buru Buru phase two estate in Nairobi’s Eastlands must be Ol Donyo Sabuk road, which leads to the heavily patronised pubs in the neighbourhood, says Susan Ooko. As the patrons go for their tipple, some blatantly park on the road, leaving other motorists and pedestrians with only limited space through which to manoeuvre. “Of late, it has also become the yard for broken down buses and other vehicles. Can these stalled vehicles be removed?” urges Susan, whose contact is sooko@acorngroupafrica.com.

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LET DOWN BY KQ: Jerry Muchiri took KQ Flight 606 from Nairobi to Mombasa on August 4 and, on reaching his hotel, he noticed that his luggage, consisting of two travelling bags, had been tampered with and items stolen. On his return to Nairobi, he informed the duty manager, who promised they would get in touch soon. They never did. Jerry can’t believe that the airline that has dubbed itself the pride of Africa has failed to address his complaint. His contact is jerry.muchiri@ke.atlascopco.com.

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COSTLY ROADWORKS: The recarpeting of the Kericho-Mau Summit road, which was expected to take only two years, is still far from over, moans Leonard Koskey. The contractor, he says, has been on the site for well over two years, yet only 10 km of the 50 km stretch has been done. “Truck drivers travelling to and from Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and western Kenya have stopped using the road, causing the near collapse of several markets, notably Chepseon. Was the road meant to bring economic gain or ruin?” asks Leonard, kosleo@yahoo.com

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DEGREES FOR WHAT? There has lately been a mad rush to acquire university education, notes Job Momanyi, adding that “it is very good on the face of it”. However, Job is not convinced that the many courses and qualifications being churned out are tailored to the labour market and to boost the economy. Terribly neglected, he adds, are the village polytechnics and institutes that could absorb those who don’t qualify to join university and produce the much needed skilled labour. His contact is jobmomanyi@yahoo.com.

Have a qualified day, won’t you!