The Nation (Nairobi)
The Watchman
5 November 2009
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Nairobi — Foreign minister Moses Wetang'ula's threat that Kenya will deal with the US mundu khu mundu (man to man) confirms he's the wrong man for the job, says Martin Mwibanda. He adds: "I was shocked to hear Wetang'ula vow to hit back at the US for banning our top government official from setting foot in America. He should learn from his predecessors Robert Ouko, Elijah Mwangale, and even Raphael Tuju that it takes a calm and collected mind to handle this position."
Kenya Revenue Authority shocked Iddi W. Abdallah with a demand of a whopping Sh13,651 duty on a lap top gift he received from a friend in Liverpool, England. Says he: "I can't fault KRA's gusto to meet its revenue collection targets, but didn't they announce that all computers and accessories were duty free? On further inquiry, I was told this does not apply to those manufactured three or more years ago. But mine was made in January."
The cause of never-ending traffic jams at Globe Cinema roundabout, Nairobi, are the huge potholes towards Ngara, near Kipande Road and near the spot where Ngara hawkers block one lane to display their wares and the other by matatus waiting to pick up passengers, says Vipul Shah. He's appealing to the council to fix the potholes, and help control the hawkers. "It takes an hour to reach the Globe Cinema from River Road, less than a kilometre away."
Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph wishes to reiterate, in response to Tony Odhiambo's inquiry on the Super Ongea Tariff that the rate, which changes hourly, is a function of only two factors: time of call and caller location. "It's based on a system that automatically allocates a charge hourly based on how much capacity is being used under a particular base station (cell) at any time. The lower the capacity, the lower the charge."
On October 27, at 1.30pm, Frank Mungai says, the driver of a Nissan pick-up smashed into the rear of his car at the bumps near the Kenya Tent company, reversed her vehicle and zoomed off. He was left with a shattered bumper and smashed rear lights. "I had pulled off the highway, hoping to solve the matter amicably. I'm still willing to settle this matter if she calls me or I will simply hand over her car registration to the police."
The Newspapers in Schools project sponsored by the Nation is a great idea and by all standards a first in the industry, remarks Chris Owino Opuodho. He adds: "I wish to congratulate NMG for a programme that will benefit our children. The write-up by Anthony Njagi on the launch in Kilifi was an eye-opener. I urge NMG to quickly extend this to schools in Kericho District, which have for a long time been lagging behind in Kiswahili and English exams."
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