There is a way in which rains happened a few days ago more like
saying that the Lord is still with Kenya and her people. And thats a good thing.
Temperatures were already too high for anybody's comfort. There is a dash of
fresh air in Nairobi, the highlands at the Central, and the lower lands of Taveta.
Heat is boiling once more at the Coastal strip, probably for another round of
precipitation. But again it so sad that gallons upon gallons of water have gone to waste.
Also the rains caused sorry suffering for travelers, some had to spend days on the roads
because of poor drainage that renders some roads unusable after heavy downpour.
Of the infamous surgery ....
I have watched the ping pong between doctors and nurses with consternation.
Both have expressed strong points in favour of their members. What should be
the position of citizens?. All human beings are potential patients.
It should be the interest of all East Africans to have Kenyatta National Hospital
functioning at its best. For far too long, our doctors have asked for modern equipment
in vain. I think citizens must take this call seriously and ask for this demand to be prioritized.
Regrettably, our leaders do not seek services from public hospitals. This means that winning
political support will be a huge challenge. Time has come for citizens to agitate for this matter.
Staffing is yet another big issue across the public health sector. Just thinking if there were
enough nurses, then the guy whose son was stolen (lucky that the thief was caught), wouldn't
have suffered such anguish. Patients should be wheeled by nurses. This should leave relatives
to take care of other issues such as young children.
The health sector must rid itself of cartels that clog up the system with red tape.In many parts of
Africa, governments are unable to offer reliable Medicare because of this. Off course there is
big money in medical supplies and services . This attracts corruption networks.
In salvaging Kenyatta National Hospital, fighting corruption should be the number one agenda.
The medics who were suspended after operating on a wrong patient have since been reinstated.
I wish the affected patients long lives.
University lecturers strike week one...
When the cream of the academy is on strike you feel lost for words.
We just need to listen more and find long lasting solutions to strikes.
Such a strike affects all sectors of the economy in various ways.
Last year, the lecturers had a long strike. Nurses had a long strike
and doctors had a long strike. These sectors host some of the most skilled manpower in Kenya.
I therefore read a long standing dispute here that requires honesty and political will to resolve.
I have no idea whether "government is broke" tag line is an official line of defense or not.
Curfew in Mt Elgon...
Mount Elgon has been volatile for decades now. As any recurrent problem, my wish is that
a long lasting solution be found. The Sabaot community have long, long standing grievances
specifically regarding land. I hope the curfew will clear the ground for serious work on peace
to begin. In other words, the success of the curfew will be seen only in what will become of the
region long after it is lifted. Mount Elgon is a beautiful place. If the security situation is made
better, so much can come out of that place. I see no reason why that cannot be achieved
I also hope that specific care be taken of women and children. All security operations must
first of all protect the vulnerable.
Rex Tillerson comes to Africa...
This is the first top American official to visit since Obama left office.
Kind of indicative that US foreign policy hasn't changed much since Trump happened.
I see his journey to Kenya focusing on Somalia as well as American brand of democracy.
He is likely to comment on Kenyan elections of 2017. Before he does this he may need to meet
the leaders of the opposition first. This way his sentiments will gain acceptance and validity of
commentary fairness.
It is also curious that Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov is also criss crossing Africa.
It appears that the US and Russia have brought their feuds to Africa. Both powers have
expressed divergent opinions about China's involvement in African development affairs.
Election in Sierra Leone...
The voting was peacefully according to media reports. Now, the real test lies in counting of votes.
The offices of the main opposition were raided by police shortly after counting started.
That is a bad signal.
Bai Koroma, the current President is stepping down after his constitutional two terms.
His foreign minister, Samura Kamara, is likely to succeed him.
The success of this election is expected to act as another feather on the hat of democracy
in the West African region after the election in Liberia last year which saw George Weah,
a former soccer star, rise to power.
saying that the Lord is still with Kenya and her people. And thats a good thing.
Temperatures were already too high for anybody's comfort. There is a dash of
fresh air in Nairobi, the highlands at the Central, and the lower lands of Taveta.
Heat is boiling once more at the Coastal strip, probably for another round of
precipitation. But again it so sad that gallons upon gallons of water have gone to waste.
Also the rains caused sorry suffering for travelers, some had to spend days on the roads
because of poor drainage that renders some roads unusable after heavy downpour.
Of the infamous surgery ....
I have watched the ping pong between doctors and nurses with consternation.
Both have expressed strong points in favour of their members. What should be
the position of citizens?. All human beings are potential patients.
It should be the interest of all East Africans to have Kenyatta National Hospital
functioning at its best. For far too long, our doctors have asked for modern equipment
in vain. I think citizens must take this call seriously and ask for this demand to be prioritized.
Regrettably, our leaders do not seek services from public hospitals. This means that winning
political support will be a huge challenge. Time has come for citizens to agitate for this matter.
Staffing is yet another big issue across the public health sector. Just thinking if there were
enough nurses, then the guy whose son was stolen (lucky that the thief was caught), wouldn't
have suffered such anguish. Patients should be wheeled by nurses. This should leave relatives
to take care of other issues such as young children.
The health sector must rid itself of cartels that clog up the system with red tape.In many parts of
Africa, governments are unable to offer reliable Medicare because of this. Off course there is
big money in medical supplies and services . This attracts corruption networks.
In salvaging Kenyatta National Hospital, fighting corruption should be the number one agenda.
The medics who were suspended after operating on a wrong patient have since been reinstated.
I wish the affected patients long lives.
University lecturers strike week one...
When the cream of the academy is on strike you feel lost for words.
We just need to listen more and find long lasting solutions to strikes.
Such a strike affects all sectors of the economy in various ways.
Last year, the lecturers had a long strike. Nurses had a long strike
and doctors had a long strike. These sectors host some of the most skilled manpower in Kenya.
I therefore read a long standing dispute here that requires honesty and political will to resolve.
I have no idea whether "government is broke" tag line is an official line of defense or not.
Curfew in Mt Elgon...
Mount Elgon has been volatile for decades now. As any recurrent problem, my wish is that
a long lasting solution be found. The Sabaot community have long, long standing grievances
specifically regarding land. I hope the curfew will clear the ground for serious work on peace
to begin. In other words, the success of the curfew will be seen only in what will become of the
region long after it is lifted. Mount Elgon is a beautiful place. If the security situation is made
better, so much can come out of that place. I see no reason why that cannot be achieved
I also hope that specific care be taken of women and children. All security operations must
first of all protect the vulnerable.
Rex Tillerson comes to Africa...
This is the first top American official to visit since Obama left office.
Kind of indicative that US foreign policy hasn't changed much since Trump happened.
I see his journey to Kenya focusing on Somalia as well as American brand of democracy.
He is likely to comment on Kenyan elections of 2017. Before he does this he may need to meet
the leaders of the opposition first. This way his sentiments will gain acceptance and validity of
commentary fairness.
It is also curious that Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov is also criss crossing Africa.
It appears that the US and Russia have brought their feuds to Africa. Both powers have
expressed divergent opinions about China's involvement in African development affairs.
Election in Sierra Leone...
The voting was peacefully according to media reports. Now, the real test lies in counting of votes.
The offices of the main opposition were raided by police shortly after counting started.
That is a bad signal.
Bai Koroma, the current President is stepping down after his constitutional two terms.
His foreign minister, Samura Kamara, is likely to succeed him.
The success of this election is expected to act as another feather on the hat of democracy
in the West African region after the election in Liberia last year which saw George Weah,
a former soccer star, rise to power.
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| Voters line up to vote / Sierra Leone Telegraph |
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