Witness Jane Wairimu testified in court about how she saw the body of socialite Starlet Wahu in an apartment in Nairobi’s South B. “When officers broke the door, I saw the woman [Wahu]; her face was lying down and she was squatting near the door. From where I stood, I could see blood everywhere inside the house,” Wairimu said. Wueh! How could a dead person “with her face lying down” be at the same time “squatting near the door”? Maajabu.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) said yesterday it is considering eliminating voter cards as a mandatory requirement for voting in the 2027 General Election (People Daily, July 29, p.4) Next: The proposal stems from concerns that some foreigners, particularly those from border areas in the Northeastern and Coast regions – where the government has previously wavered on vetting requirements before issuing voter cards – could potentially vote in the next elections. Swali ni, are Kenyans living in the mentioned border areas “foreigners”?
While significant progress has been made in access to HIV care for key vulnerable groups, a report shows transgender Kenyans and drug addicts, exposing them to new infections (Star, July 29, p.2). Sasa hapa umeelewa nini?
Gov’t to waive Sh6bn in interest to unlock thousands of title deeds (MyGov, July 29, p.8). Northern Corridor to upscale trade, regional integration and unlock global markets (p.10). Looks like Gava has lots of things to “unlock”.
Mukare Mpusia, 43, is differently abled (MyGov, July 29, p.12). Of course, everyone is “differently abled”. But such euphemisms don’t serve any purpose in journalism. We state things as they are. Mpusia has a disability. Or if euphemisms were acceptable, we should have the National Council for Differently Abled Persons, instead of the National Council for Persons With Disabilities. PWDs should not be pitied by referring to them by euphemisms. They should be supported to embrace their condition and get on with life.
Police Constable Klinzy Masinde Barasa has denied charges of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old street vendor Boniface Kariuki Mwangi in Nairobi during June 17 protests (Standard, July 29, p.2). Murder is a charge, not “charges”. Alafu, keep it simple. Barasa denied murdering 22-year-old street vendor Boniface Kariuki Mwangi, not “denied charges of murder in connection with the fatal shooting” blah, blah.
Rabid outbreak in Kuresoi leaves farmers panicking (People Daily, August 1, p.13). What is “rabid outbreak”? Intro: Panic and grief have gripped residents of Silibonik location in Nyota ward, Kuresoi, following a suspected rabies outbreak…Oh, how could that glaring error escape the eye of the sub?
