2 July 2009
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The lady criticising the way Americans are mourning Michael Jackson is missing the point, notes Clay Muganda. "Unlike Kenyans, who like to inherit other people's problems and wealth, Americans are more pragmatic and expect individuals, including celebrities, to be responsible for their own actions. Therefore, they could not hold fundraisers to bail MJ out of his debts. That is also why he also did not seek help from the music industry, or the government."
While appreciating the good work being done on the ongoing construction of the Thika super-highway, Ruth Gituma is alarmed at the decision to erect pillars so close to the road. She fears that with the numerous nightclubs and other entertainment joints along this highway, coupled with the endemic reckless driving, it's against those pillars that drivers under the influence will smash their cars, causing even more deaths than ever before.
Safaricom has noted Monica Njeri's complaint about its network coverage around Soysambu Conservancy in Rift Valley and is doing everything possible to ensure that its subscribers have no difficulty in calling or receiving calls. CEO Michael Joseph says three sites have been identified for this purpose, including the two at Gitare and Kiptangwany."
In a single day, Meru Town suffers power outages up to five times, moans Shaheed Mohamed Igbal, adding: "How are we supposed to work when power keeps going off, exposing our computers, fridges and TVs to great risk of malfunction?" Shaheed says the KPLC management and board should resign if they are unable to do the job. "We want 100 per cent service and not favours. Value for money is essential in any business."
Tuskys Supermarket, apologising to W.E. Ndung'u, who was delayed at one of their outlets due to lack of Sh1 coins, says there has been an acute shortage in the market. "We've taken up the matter with our bankers, who say they are also experiencing the same problem. The offer of candy is so that our customers are not inconvenienced. Those who have coins at home should bring them in exchange for notes," urges Customer Care Department official Edwin Kirobi.
Titus Syengo, who describes himself as "vertically challenged" or "too summarised height-wise", is throwing his full and unequivocal support behind a parliamentary motion by Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni seeking to scrap the height rule in recruitment to the armed forces. Says he: "It's these discriminatory rules on height and weight that lock out many people who may have a passion for military careers."Have a mixed day, won't you!
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