The government’s decision to distance itself from a fundraising dinner organised by a lobby in support of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson has exposed the lack of coordination in the campaigns (Nation, September 17, p.4). Nothing of the sort. Raila’s AUC candidacy is a government project. If some lobby wants to raise funds for that project but the government is not interested, how does that “expose lack of coordination in the campaigns”? This intro is a fallacy, if you studied logic.
The withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi’s security detail has exposed another incident in Mombasa where an MP forcibly entered a magistrate’s chambers to threaten him over a ruling he made against her relative (People Daily, September 18, p.2). Another fallacy. Withdrawal of the judge’s security and the MP’s alleged threat to a magistrate are unconnected. The first case has not “exposed” the second. How now?
Our government should therefore put more effort in creating jobs locally. Sadly, as we have pointed here before, the oppose seems to be the case (Standard editorial, September 16, p.12). Ati the “oppose”?
Nairobi City County Assemblies latest acquisition – an 11kg gold-plated mace – once again illustrates the lopsided priorities…(Standard editorial, September 16, p.12). Kwani how many “assemblies” does Nairobi City County have?
State lays out Sh6.7bn plan to manage, contain Mpox (Nation, September 16, p.3). In this context, “manage” and “contain” mean the same.
Kenya Power has now got an upper hand and you might have to rethink rushing to court because your case will be dismissed (Nation, September 16, p.8). Kenya Power has “the” (not “an”) upper hand.
The government, through the Ministry of Lands, has embarked on formalising land ownership in settlement schemes across Nairobi…(Nation, September 17, p.12). Nah, just say the Ministry of Lands or the government, not, “The government, through the Ministry of Lands…”
The problem compounding the National Treasury in disbursing the cash is the failure of President William Ruto in assenting to the County Revenue Allocation Bill 2024…(People Daily, September 18, p.7). Wrong construction. It is failure of President William Ruto “to assent to”, not “in assenting to”.
Wavinya back to thunderous welcome amid graft rumours (People Daily, September 18, p.8). Journalists report facts and ignore “rumours”. What’s the news value of telling your audience about “rumours” swirling around Wavinya?
Mwalimu National Sacco is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of trajectory growth, having recorded positive outcomes amid tough economic times in the country (People Daily, September 18, p.12). Of course, 50th anniversary means “marking five decades”, no need to repeat that. But what’s “trajectory growth”?
During the meeting held at State House yesterday, the Cabinet Secretaries were appraised on the progress of various bills aimed at strengthening accountability in the country (Standard, September 19, p.7). Nope, the CSs were not “appraised” (assessed); they were “apprised” (informed/briefed).
Para 7: As part of ensuring accountability, the Cabinet was appraised of the digitisation of government procurement… Ah.
