Nairobi — Nairobi resident Oscar Mann has a suggestion on how to end the Middle East conflict. Says he: "It would be a great idea for Jerusalem to become the capital of both Palestine and Israel, with both states maintaining their separate religions." But the ultimate solution, he adds, would be to turn Jerusalem "into a separate state-in-itself, a bit like Luxembourg. Maybe it could become the first real international city, and the United Nations could move there. Wouldn't that be nice?"

With the same zeal Kenyans have condemned the recent gay marriage in the UK, says Pita Gitau, the country's problems could be easily solved. He adds: "They would have been able to clean up the filthy towns, repair the dilapidated roads, save the forests, fight corruption and insecurity, and instill a culture of responsible living. Kenya would thus become a country to be envied by all and not the laughing stock of Africa. It's high time Kenyans started minding their own business and fixed their crumbling country."

Unlike some years back, service at petrol stations has declined to shocking levels, says Anthony Njoroge. In the past, he adds, while one's car was being fuelled, the windscreen would be cleaned, and the attendants would check the engine oil and radiator water levels. They would also check and top up tyre pressure. "Today, you have to plead with them to do their work. Then it was a joy driving into any petrol station. Today, all of them, irrespective of the company, have appalling service. What went wrong?"

What's amazing about Mungiki leader, and now convert Maina Njenga, is the apparent lack of bitterness in a man, who for the past five years, has suffered the tribulations of being handcuffed and shuttled from one prison to another, remarks Dave Tumbula. He adds: "And the man has been drawing crowds wherever he goes, rivalling politicians who have cultivated their current status over a much longer time. So, how will Njenga sustain this following, having abandoned the murderous sect?"

How come Kenyans hardly ever hold the door for the next person, electing to let it slam in their faces? asks Mohamed Hersi, who often flinches when elderly people are at the end of it. "Be it in banks or public washrooms, doors are left to swing shut rudely. In other parts of the world, this is considered rude and I believe it's plain bad manners we must shun. Next time you see someone approach the door, as you enter or exit, please, hold it. It's a gracious and civilised thing to do."

Have a courteous day, won't you!