The abortion talk in the constitution reform debate is purely hypocritical, remarks P. Njeri, adding: "It's largely being dictated by men in a society that refuses to hold them accountable for the children they father out of wedlock."

According to her, "if we're going to legislate what women can or can't do with their health, then we must in the same token make men fully responsible for their actions. The double-standards must end." We can't use religion to condemn women and let men walk away."

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The ranting against Facebook by Joseph Ngugi doesn't impress Tezira Lore. Say she: "Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are here to stay. Facebook can't be 'a source of evil and deceit'. Like any other tool, it depends on how one chooses to use it. And many are putting it to good use.

Even Barack Obama used it during his campaign to raise funds, create awareness and encourage Americans to vote. After the Haiti earthquake, those trapped under collapsed buildings sent messages by Twitter."

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The management of Mumias Sugar Company could endear it more to the local people if only it could begin behaving in a manner that indicates it appreciates being part of the larger community instead of trying to live in isolation, says William Kadima.

Whereas the leading western Kenya firm has beautiful premises with well-paved and lit streets, the neighbouring Mumias Town has little to show for hosting it, charges William.

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Fred Obiya says the pastoralist areas around Il Ngwesi and Lekurruki in Laikipia North District have been receiving intermittent Safaricom network over the last two years, forcing the locals to sometimes hang their phones on trees to get connection.

"For the last two weeks, even the limited signal is no more and the people can't communicate. Please sort out this problem."

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After being given a bottle of wine by a friend in the Armed Forces two years ago, W. Njoki says she got hooked to Cavini Labrusco Rose, "styled in Italy".

She adds: "It's simply the sweetest wine I've ever tasted, but the trouble is that I can't lay my hands on it as it is not available in supermarkets and wines and spirits outlets. Can anyone assist me to find this excellent wine?

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Diehard Tusker Football Club fan Nick Gachara's is a familiar cry that confirms just how managers of our soccer clubs can't tap potential to boost their financial status.

Says he: "Even with the euphoria over league champs Sofapaka, I've remained faithful to my team. I would love to walk around in a Tusker jersey but can't find a good quality one in the shops. Jerseys of teams like Porto, Bayern Munich and Tottenham are available but not Tusker's."

Have a sporting day, won't you!