The Nation (Nairobi)
The Watchman
4 November 2009
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The construction of a fountain at the Uhuru Highway-Haile Selassie Avenue roundabout in Nairobi stalled due to technical differences between the contractor and the City Council, now being sorted out, Town Clerk Philip Kisia clarifies, in response to Derek Kareri's inquiry. Also appreciating Kareri's concern about theft and destruction of manhole covers in the Industrial Area, Kisia warns that it's an offence. "I urge residents to desist from vandalising council property."
Does the National Registration Bureau have any issues with people whose names start with the letters W, K, M or N? Maybe not. But Weno Koi, who applied for the replacement of a lost national ID on July 2, is convinced there is something fishy. "Three-and-a-half months later, they keep on telling me to check next week. I've heard complaints from others whose names start with those letters," says Weno.
Could KCB management not be aware that its ATM, which was installed at the University of Nairobi a month ago has never functioned? asks Silas Nyanchwani. And to make matters worse for the many in the university fraternity who are KCB patrons, the ATM at Anniversary Towers has been out of order for the past two weeks, Silas adds: "As a result, I now have to walk to the Kipande House ATM about a kilometre away to withdraw some Sh200 for my lunch."
The people of Mukumu, Ilala, Ludodo, and Ilesi on the Kakamega-Kisumu highway are having a raw deal from Safaricom, says Chrispinus Mulambulah. "The network is so poor we have difficulty making or receiving calls. I wish it could be improved so we also enjoy services, including Internet access. Remember, the area has several schools and other institutions whose employees are suffering subscribers."
Three months since he applied for his National Hospital Insurance card, Ng'ang'a Kariuki's inquiries at the Kiambu branch offices have not borne fruit. The first time, he was told his passport size photo was missing. His picture was taken and he was assured the card would be ready in two weeks. Several trips later, he has no idea when the card will be ready though his employer continues to deduct the NHIF contribution.
Dangerously sagging high-voltage power cables are a source of concern to James Mayor, who worries that pedestrians and children playing near Kahawa Barracks, just before Engen petrol station on Thika Road, are exposing themselves to grave risk. James says he alerted KPLC, but no action was taken. "The power lines, moved recently to enable the expansion of the highway, have become a death trap, with a child having narrowly escaped death recently," he moans.
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