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During the morning show, presenters Kwambox and Kerry interviewed Galma Dido, a community volunteer and mobilizer, about pressing issues faced by ordinary citizens, including bursaries and healthcare.
"From your experience on the streets, what do Kenyans usually say when you educate them about these issues?" Kwambox asked Galma.
Galma responded, "One thing about Kenyans is that we tend to be reactive rather than proactive. What I mean is, when a discussion arises, we tend to remain passive. However, once there is an outcome of what has been discussed, that’s when Kenyans become agitated."
He continued, "A lot of the information available to the public is from public sources, such as the Controller of Budget’s site.
They publish all the county reports, financial years, public audits of debts, and details on how much we’ve borrowed and the status of our debts."
Galma noted that the main issues Kenyans discuss are about ensuring the system works for them, regardless of their background. However, matters like bursaries and healthcare, which should be top priorities, often get overlooked.
"It is very difficult to find Kenyans who understand foreign policy. This is a complex issue regarding how Kenya trades and interacts with other countries. However, key issues like bursaries, education funds, health, and agriculture are critical to them," Galma explained.
He also pointed out the lack of a credible link between what leaders discuss regarding government policies and what ordinary citizens experience daily.
"For example, the President announced in December that maternity and healthcare for mothers would be made free. But when you go to county referral hospitals, even registering for a consultation is a challenging process," Galma explained.
