/oped/Letters/-/440806/440806/-/ht2fxx/-/index.html http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Keep-pigs-out-of-fight-with-MPs/-/440806/1856528/-/dtsuuy/-/index.html On Tuesday, we witnessed pigs being subjected to cruel punishment outside the precincts of Parliament and under the watchful eyes of law enforcers 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Make-Kisumu-a-manufacturing-hub/-/440806/1856534/-/2pj2lpz/-/index.html I appreciate the Sunday Nation for featuring Kisumu County in its weekly Counties Watch page 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/A-society-receptive-of-the-Holy-Spirit-can-bring-change/-/440806/1856536/-/ij9eeez/-/index.html In better days, Monday would be a public holiday since Sunday (Whitsunday or Pentecost) marks the birth of the Church with the coming of the Holy Spirit, who alone can control the behaviour of unruly and wilful men 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/We-must-stand-up-to-greedy-county-officials/-/440806/1856530/-/ksyx30z/-/index.html Whoever said that the more things change, the more they remain the same must have had Kenya in mind 2013-05-18T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/MPs-should-not-kill-our-dream-for-equal-rights-/-/440806/1855830/-/glbc68/-/index.html The ongoing clamour by MPs, senators and county representatives reminds me of a post by one of my friends in the social media: “I have been queuing for more than five hours to vote for my MP, then the first Bill they will table in Parliament will be for their salary increment”. 2013-05-17T17:18:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/House-team-lacked-capacity-to-interview-Cabinet-nominees-/-/440806/1855828/-/xu3fvkz/-/index.html It was Charles Colton, the English writer and cleric, who said “examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer.” 2013-05-17T17:18:23Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Increase-in-student-numbers-will-stretch-varsity-facilities-/-/440806/1855826/-/8pm5lq/-/index.html The Joint Admissions Board decision to lower university entry cut-off points was a big relief to KCSE candidates. 2013-05-17T17:18:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Pointing-out-corrupt-officers-in-KRA-only-lands-you-in-trouble-/-/440806/1855824/-/14eqxaoz/-/index.html As a solution to fighting perceived graft among Kenya Revenue Authority staff, there has been a clamour to make them declare their assets publicly in order for the public to point out assets that they own but have not declared. I really doubt whether that would work. 2013-05-17T17:17:32Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Accept-the-salary-and-move-on-or-forever-be-likened-to-pigs/-/440806/1854606/-/2gl1fnz/-/index.html I watched Mithika Linturi and some Muslim leaders condemning the writing of MPs’ names on pigs by civil society groups during their Tuesday protest at Parliament Buildings 2013-05-16T16:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/-/440806/1854604/-/dnhqv1/-/index.html A unique feature of the “Occupy Parliament” protests was the youthful faces that seemed undeterred by the heavy presence of the country’s security forces 2013-05-16T16:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Its-shocking-the-extent-our-girls-can-go-for-cash/-/440806/1854610/-/qee8jr/-/index.html The story of Mombasa polytechnic female students shows how far girls can go in their lust of money 2013-05-16T14:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Civil-society-todays-freedom-fighters/-/440806/1854608/-/cm7e2az/-/index.html I would like to salute the organiser’s of the hugely successful demonstration against MPs’ over their threat to disband the SRC and the peculiar demands for increased salaries and allowances amidst mass poverty and low tax collections 2013-05-16T13:29:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Executive-ethnic-bias-in-Nakuru-most-shameful--/-/440806/1853786/-/5721mgz/-/index.html As the nation seeks reconciliation, it is shocking that the opposite is happening in Nakuru. 2013-05-15T15:23:11Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Guard-against-use-of-House-as-rubber-stamp--/-/440806/1853784/-/5v2ntw/-/index.html The approval of Mrs Phyllis Kandie as the Cabinet Secretary in charge of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism after being rejected by the committee on appointments is an indication that the National Assembly is turning out to be a government rubber-stamp. 2013-05-15T15:23:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/-/440806/1853782/-/dnh3jc/-/index.html The parliamentary committee vetting Cabinet Secretary nominees may be forgiven for being too soft on those being vetted. 2013-05-15T15:22:50Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Use-of-violence-to-disperse-protesters-brought-memories-of-Kanu-/-/440806/1853780/-/13fhtp4/-/index.html The excessive use of force by the police against peaceful demonstrators outside Parliament must be condemned. 2013-05-15T15:22:41Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Police-need-training-in-computer-science/-/440806/1852716/-/b5biey/-/index.html A news item on NTV (May 12) caught my attention 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Intelligence-gathering-will-boost-security/-/440806/1852718/-/ytah2t/-/index.html It is with deep sorrow that I watch the deteriorating security situation, but it is more infuriating to watch how security organs respond to this. 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/KRA-stop-defending-sloppy-tax-employees/-/440806/1852720/-/sjik9v/-/index.html I concur with Tim Otieno (Nation, May 14) that KRA officials should declare their assets 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Salaries-are-pegged-on-income/-/440806/1852722/-/1d57y1z/-/index.html Maybe it’s not too bad that people ask for higher pay once in a while, but is the MPs’ approach the right way to go about it? 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Must-we-spend-so-much-in-funerals/-/440806/1852724/-/jluhnkz/-/index.html The last two years have witnessed the deaths of prominent Kenyans notably Michuki, Karume, Saitoti, Ojodeh, Okuta and now Mutula Kilonzo, SC 2013-05-14T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Power-technicians-slow-to-respond-to-complaint-/-/440806/1851378/-/5t0jdlz/-/index.html Recently, Kenya Power apologised to customers over frequent power supply disruptions, citing falling trees and branches, floods, etc. 2013-05-13T16:14:58Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/All-KRA-staff-should-declare-their-assets-/-/440806/1851374/-/10w6he7z/-/index.html Letters by KRA’s public relations chief Kennedy Onyonyi are rather tiring. 2013-05-13T16:13:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Links-between-Kenya-and-Israel-can-be-traced-back-to-1904-/-/440806/1851314/-/xq7uskz/-/index.html The links between Kenya and the Jewish nation that became the independent State of Israel in May 1948 have lasted for much longer than 25 years (Saturday Nation, May 11). 2013-05-13T15:21:21Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Police-service-degenerating-into-an-unacceptable-level/-/440806/1851304/-/fgeuraz/-/index.html It would have made sense if the Inspector-General of police offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of known individuals wanted for crimes. 2013-05-13T15:15:45Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Revenue-shortfall-not-caused-by-ineptitude/-/440806/1850210/-/1l9ucq/-/index.html I would like to respond to a letter by Tom Kimberly of Washington 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Rutos-order-to-tame-energy-prices/-/440806/1850212/-/ltq032z/-/index.html Last week’s decision by the government to block Kenya Power and the Energy Regulatory Commission from increasing power tariffs is the best news I have heard in many decades 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Kenyan-Somalis-should-be-treated-like-everyone-else/-/440806/1850208/-/11d8lgpz/-/index.html The DN2 article (Nation, April 8) on the identity crisis facing the Kenyan Somali must have touched many people like me who are silently suffering 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Kidero-must-address-askaris-hooliganism/-/440806/1850206/-/22mayjz/-/index.html On Saturday, May 4, on the verandah of Wakulima House four county askaris were trying to haul a hawker into their van whose back window was covered with cardboard to conceal the activities that take place between the askaris and the arrested 2013-05-12T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Condom-ad-offensive-to-the-true-Catholics-/-/440806/1849652/-/9613doz/-/index.html Freedom is among the greatest gifts that God has granted us, and it demands respect. 2013-05-11T16:17:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Not-all-varsities-offer-substandard-education-/-/440806/1849650/-/5h5vmwz/-/index.html I would like to point out a few things to columnist Ahmednasir Abdullahi on his article in last week’s Sunday Nation. 2013-05-11T16:17:08Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Police-complicit-in-Bungoma-killings-/-/440806/1849648/-/28h8buz/-/index.html The conduct of police in the Bungoma and Busia killings clearly shows some of their colleagues knew the attacks would occur and co-operated with gang members. 2013-05-11T16:16:34Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/People-skills-trump-technical-know-how-in-effective-leaders-/-/440806/1849646/-/kbn7s7/-/index.html I like reading Lukoye Atwoli’s column The Barometer. I agree with most of the perspectives he gives to the topical issues he handles week to week. 2013-05-11T16:16:06Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/KRA-bosses-should-quit-for-missing-their-target/-/440806/1848484/-/jcp38mz/-/index.html Recent reports indicate that the Kenya Revenue Authority is only able to collect 45 percent of available taxes in the country 2013-05-10T13:17:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Someone-should-face-law-for-mistreating-cat-in-Mombasa/-/440806/1848480/-/3vfy45/-/index.html We saw cruelty to an animal recently in Kiembeni, Mombasa, when a cat got its head stuck in 20-litre plastic container. 2013-05-10T13:15:47Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Governor-should-tackle-woes-facing-county-headquarters/-/440806/1848476/-/bll5k4/-/index.html The overt contest of wills between county commissioners and governors seems to have died down. 2013-05-10T13:14:16Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Leadership-is-about-serving-the-people-not-enriching-ourselves/-/440806/1848474/-/8icb9wz/-/index.html All our leaders seem to be reading from the same script. They are all clamouring for higher perks 2013-05-10T13:12:30Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Freedom-comes-through-struggle/-/440806/1847564/-/vfkcjgz/-/index.html To both Ciru Mbogo and Dexter Ichagichu (Nation, May 9) on the matter of battering activist Boniface Mwangi by police and Mr Francis Atwoli’s “army” on Labour Day, let me say I do not side with the big men 2013-05-09T17:05:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Salary-demand-has-devolved-to-the-counties/-/440806/1847562/-/en2nw7/-/index.html The demand for pay rise by ward representatives is an indication that finding leaders with the interest of the people at heart is an uphill climb 2013-05-09T17:05:35Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Let-MPs-avoid-handouts/-/440806/1847560/-/w1xmwgz/-/index.html Dalton Khamala’s article (Nation, May 9) regarding MPs salary pains me for its display of ignorance 2013-05-09T17:05:30Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Call-to-end-ICC-cases-raises-many-questions/-/440806/1847558/-/jw9qbxz/-/index.html The twists and turns surrounding the ICC cases require answers 2013-05-09T17:05:25Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Laptop-plan-unlikely-to-have-relevant-outcome/-/440806/1847316/-/kta9e8z/-/index.html In challenging Mr Abagi’s conclusions and various assertions I should first declare an interest, which although could and no doubt will be deemed to bias my statements, should also be looked at as an equally valid alternative opinion, based on first hand experience. 2013-05-09T12:30:52Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Mwangi-inspiring-youth-to-demand-good-leaders-/-/440806/1846440/-/nfgj1a/-/index.html I have been following the debate on Boniface Mwangi’s activism with keen interest. 2013-05-08T15:34:44Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Asians-are-portrayed-negatively-by-leaders-/-/440806/1846438/-/xg0gdkz/-/index.html Joe Mungai in his Cutting Edge item, “Where are the Asians?” raises a pertinent issue. 2013-05-08T15:34:38Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Someone-tell-lawmakers-10th-Parliament-isnt-the-same/-/440806/1846436/-/l4cr2y/-/index.html Regarding the relentless quest by the MPs to have their salaries pegged to the 10th Parliament rate, can the supposed honourable members, including Speaker Justin Muturi, be advised that the 10th Parliament was the 10th Parliament. 2013-05-08T15:34:31Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/MPs-ought-to-stop-bickering-over-committees/-/440806/1846434/-/ebuhk2/-/index.html Someone needs to tell members of Parliament to settle down to business. 2013-05-08T15:34:26Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/I-cant-refuse-a-juicy-bribe/-/440806/1845154/-/108udli/-/index.html Regarding Mr Kiarie Peter’s reaction (Nation, May 6)) to my letter last Friday, I appreciate he also agrees KRA employees are more deserving of a pay rise than MPs 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/We-can-reduce-road-accidents-to-15-pc/-/440806/1845162/-/12ah3wlz/-/index.html It’ll be exactly seven months on May 15 since I was involved in a road accident in Nairobi 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Never-starve-counties-of-central-government-cash/-/440806/1845152/-/d7h34v/-/index.html We would be shooting ourselves in the foot if we denied county governments funds from the central government 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/MPs-Salaries/-/440806/1845158/-/o89bde/-/index.html This time round I wish to oppose my friends’ views on MPs’ salaries 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Let-writer-join-activism/-/440806/1845156/-/xtjktj/-/index.html Ciru Mbogo (Nation, May 6) corrected me for having said earlier that Boniface Mwangi should be counselled in an effort to have him tone down his militancy 2013-05-07T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Estate-residents-put-up-with-floods-and-noise--/-/440806/1844022/-/10kxl0gz/-/index.html The residents of Mwembe Gonda between Jomvu and Tononoka roads have for two decades appealed to the Mombasa council to improve their feeder road and drainage and save the row of houses from flooding and dust without positive response. 2013-05-06T15:20:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Nocks-business-is-not-to-dish-out-Sh50m-gifts--/-/440806/1844020/-/c3prdpz/-/index.html The National Oil Corporation of Kenya goofed weeks ago during the farewell party for President Kibaki. 2013-05-06T15:18:19Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/A-sharp-pain-cut-through-my-heart-when-Duale-called-me-thief/-/440806/1844004/-/xb9ok5/-/index.html As a child, I felt bad whenever accused falsely. It would be worse if I was punished for a mistake I had not done. 2013-05-06T15:07:51Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/We-need-to-stop-the-bad-manners-of-insulting-our-leaders/-/440806/1843998/-/nsj1w2/-/index.html Sometimes I cannot help wondering what this country is turning to. Instead of undergoing evolution, we seem to be retrogressing. 2013-05-06T15:05:27Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/MPs-must-stop-deluding-themselves/-/440806/1842846/-/d1hidu/-/index.html MPs should stop deluding themselves that they are Gods gift to long-suffering Kenyans 2013-05-05T17:03:13Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Clamour-for-fat-salaries/-/440806/1842844/-/uwheki/-/index.html MPs’ clamour for fat salaries is deeply rooted in a flawed worldview, which equates public office with pomp, affluence and a lavish lifestyle 2013-05-05T17:03:07Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Salaries-team-should-set-lowest-pay/-/440806/1842842/-/8fa4wxz/-/index.html It has been a tradition for the President to increase the salaries of the lowest earners during Labour Day 2013-05-05T17:03:02Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Employment-guarantee-must-benefit-the-nation/-/440806/1842840/-/vi0p7vz/-/index.html Ben T. Mang’eni’s ideas on empowering the youth of Kenya is a good idea 2013-05-05T17:02:53Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Elections-are-behind-us/-/440806/1842838/-/kwch8e/-/index.html The former Prime Minister and the president of the Supreme Court should stop their side-shows and let Kenyans move on 2013-05-05T17:02:47Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Atwoli-was-out-of--order-on-MPs-pay-/-/440806/1842354/-/tww5cn/-/index.html Last Sunday, columnist Makau Mutua, for the first time, wrote something commendable since the Jubilee government came to power. 2013-05-04T15:45:39Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Skewed-appointments-to-entrench-ethnicity-/-/440806/1842352/-/ayybf4z/-/index.html An article by columnist Ahmednasir Abdullahi in the last edition of the Sunday Nation titled 'In realpolitick, there is no regional balance' is premised on a narrow viewpoint. 2013-05-04T15:45:34Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/You-made-a-mark-Mutula-fare-thee-well---/-/440806/1842350/-/c6k1ddz/-/index.html I wish to express my sadness and sorrow at the loss of Senator Mutula Kilonzo. 2013-05-04T15:45:29Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Stop-unfounded-claims-on-judges-over-poll-judgment-/-/440806/1842348/-/l2vea9/-/index.html Those dissatisfied with the Supreme Court ruling on Cord’s presidential election petition should follow due process of law. 2013-05-04T15:45:25Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Greedy-MPs-are-a-big-let-down-to-the-voters/-/440806/1841324/-/jfms18/-/index.html Kenyans are shocked by our new Members of the Parliament in their misplaced clamour for the immediate disbandment of the Sarah Serem-led Salaries and Remuneration Commission. 2013-05-03T15:27:05Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Ministry-officials-turned-blind-eye-to-banned-holiday-tuition/-/440806/1841318/-/8iu8d7/-/index.html School holiday tuition was banned, yet some of the schools in Nairobi and Kiambu counties have ignored the ban order. 2013-05-03T15:25:43Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Police-must-change-tack-to-combat-violent-criminals/-/440806/1841314/-/113aubdz/-/index.html Security arms ought to change strategy to secure the country. 2013-05-03T15:24:32Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Country-will-pay-dearly-for-ignoring-waste-management/-/440806/1841222/-/4tkrl8/-/index.html Kenyans are known for their careless attitude towards the pollution of the environment. 2013-05-03T15:16:53Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Pay-KRA-staff-well/-/440806/1839772/-/kq8mtfz/-/index.html When you compare the value added by MPs as opposed to KRA, it hurts that Cotu should continue to agitate that MPs be awarded higher salaries 2013-05-02T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Atwoli-has-lost-moral-authority/-/440806/1839774/-/dcwq5n/-/index.html Atwoli has undergone a complete metamorphosis, from a defender of the poor workers to a supporter of the mighty 2013-05-02T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Perhaps-journalist-needs-counselling/-/440806/1839770/-/j1axspz/-/index.html Journalist Boniface Mwangi didn’t deserve the treatment he received at Uhuru Park during Labour Day celebrations 2013-05-02T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Kenyans-own-guns/-/440806/1839776/-/11j2jvsz/-/index.html Earlier this week, Kenyans woke up to a very disturbing story of theft, harassment and rape happening to a family near Thika 2013-05-02T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Disbanding-salary-team-is-no-walk-in-the-park/-/440806/1766232/-/11u1saa/-/index.html The Kenyan MP is a peculiar creature. His or her top-most agenda is self-service 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Halls-of-residence-are-derelicts/-/440806/1766230/-/oveh05/-/index.html I recently made a visit to the University of Nairobi halls of residence after several years, and was shocked at their dilapidated state 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Say-No-to-immoral-condom-advert/-/440806/1766228/-/tdr2ey/-/index.html Condoms have been proven to be 70 to 80 per cent effective in preventing Aids 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/CJ/-/440806/1766226/-/4p1rjx/-/index.html I have seen a number of posts where mud is being thrown at Chief Justice Willy Mutunga 2013-05-01T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/African-cities/-/440806/1762704/-/nhlhjmz/-/index.html Regarding Charles Omondi’s article (Nation, April 28) running a government is not beyond Africans 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Reasons-for-blocking-media-from-job-interviews/-/440806/1762706/-/3ym2y4/-/index.html I’m yet to be convinced by the reasons Prof Margaret Kobia of Public Service Commission (PSC) has advanced for blocking the media from ministry job interviews 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Voters-just-employed-MPs/-/440806/1762708/-/lyb400z/-/index.html I’m writing in response to Francis Atwoli’s “press release” in Tuesday’s Nation in response to Prof Makau Mutua’s comments about the salary demands by MPs 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Letters/Mutula-poison-theory-came-too-soon/-/440806/1762698/-/101li1cz/-/index.html Senator Mutula Kilonzo’s death should not be narrowed down to poisoning so fast, and without an inclination to explore the other possible theories 2013-04-30T17:00:00Z