Locals in Sultan Hamud and Emali, Makueni County cheer up politicians during a political rally. [File, Standard] A governor from one of the counties once suggested that matatu conductors should hold degrees in Geography and house managers should have qualifications in Home Economics. On paper, it may sound like a call for professionalism. In reality, it offers a glimpse into the delusion that defines much of Kenya’s leadership today. Another county in 2015 made headlines for purchasing 10 wheelbarrows at Sh109,000 each, a scandal that did not just expose inflated procurement, but symbolised a pattern of misplaced priorities. Across the…
Author: By Amos Murumba
Some of the stranded Kenyans wait for resumption of services at the Immigration department on May 14, 2025. [Amos Murttumba, Standard] Hundreds of Kenyans who sought Immigration services at Nairobi’s Nyayo house were today left stranded for hours following a systems failure. A cloud of frustration loomed over Nyayo House as long queues built with insiders saying the government was to blame for failing to settle payment for critical software. According to the source, the system breakdown had brought the entire department to a grinding halt causing massive delays in service delivery and hence, the long queues. By mid-morning, restless…