Kenya is losing war on bhang smoking

Confusing • Local tourist Mwangi wa Karuga says that while he enjoys the accommodation in coast hotels, their description of their fees is rather ambiguous and manipulative. “When a hotel states that it charges a certain fee per night per person sharing, it is very confusing and open to misinterpretation. Why not charge per room as happens internationally? Kindly use straightforward wording while advertising your hotels!”

Poor planning • A resident of General Mathenge Drive in Nairobi, Shobhna Shah says they constantly suffer power outages and run on generators five days a week. “With highrise buildings coming up, how is Kenya Power going to cope? The same applies to water; our taps are dry most days. The city’s planning department is either completely corrupt or has no clue. His contact is shahshobhna@ymail.com.

Offensive talk • It is difficult to understand how a politician can claim to have been misquoted when they make offending remarks on camera, says Ruth Gituma. “One even demonstrated how the system would capture the fingerprints of the deceased to ensure they vote. NCIC should take a firm and impartial stance against such statements and conduct, regardless of the political affiliation of those involved.”

Embarrassing • A lot of Kenyans suffer from their fanatical and almost insane fascination with politicians, says James Enyukor. “We must be the only country where people leave their jobs, farms and businesses when a politician shows up. Sometimes, the said politician comments on topics that have nothing to do with these people’s problems. I think it is deeply embarrassing behaviour.”

Drugs • Bhang smoking and drug trafficking appear to be on the rise, observes Martin Waigwe. Are we losing war on bhang smoking, especially in urban centres and in schools? he asks. “NACADA should lead an aggressive public education campaign on the dangers of smoking cannabis while the local governments and schools should provide guidance and counselling.” His contact is waigwemartin902@gmail.com.

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