Situation Room - Spice FM

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga is in The Situation Room to discuss the cost of electricity, the future of energy production, and how we need to fight climate change. 

KUCO National Chairman Peterson Wachira and KMPDU National SG & CEO Davji Atellah are in the situation to help Kenyans understand the struggle health workers are going through and how the government has failed to make their jobs easier. 

Executive Director, Econews Africa Edgar Odari is in the situation room to discuss the proposed Kenya-USA Trade Pact and how it will impact Kenyans and the Kenyan economy.

Farmers Party Leader Irungu Nyakera is in the situation room to talk about farming, the cost of production, and how we can bring down the cost of living. He also talks about the Zambia-Kenya maize deal and how it will affect farmers and consumers.

Eldas MP and PG Secretary, Jubilee Dr. Adan Keynan explains why he is on the list for Kenyans Kwanza's bipartisan committee while still being a member of the Jubilee party. 

Thirdway Alliance party leader Dr. Ekuru Aukot is in the situation room to discuss Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja bipartisan dialogues. Dr. Aukot believes BBI is being implemented and is pessimistic that talks will not be as fruitful as Kenyans hoped. 

Public policy analyst Maliba Arnold is in the situation room to discuss the ongoing financial problems the government is facing. Arnold believes unions have failed workers and urges them to look for alternative ways to demonstrate salary delays. 

Political analyst Herman Manyora sits down to talk about the country's economic situation and how President Ruto and his government have failed to bring down inflation.

Caleb Amisi, the MP for Saboti Constituency says President William Ruto lied to Kenyans that he would make their lives bearable but he has failed to do so. The MP now wants the President to resign because of his failure.

Steward Madzayo, senate minority leader & Kilifi senator says Azimio will accept the result of the IEBC servers once they are opened. He argues the Kenya Kwanza government should not be afraid to open the servers if they are sure they won.

Edward Wanyonyi, the chairperson of Disaster Risk Reduction Network for African Journalists (DIRAJ) says there is a lot to be done by individual schools' management, and the government to avert crisis and accidents in schools. He says that teachers should take every complaint raised by learners seriously, to prevent possible accidents.

Dr. Oscar Githua, who was involved in counselling the students and staff of Garissa Univerisity after the deadly terrorist attack in 2015, says the government should invest in counseling people who undergo traumatising occasions to help them recover quickly and resume normal life.

Aden Duale, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence says President Ruto's administration will be the one to end banditry in Nothern Kenya. The CS says that all that will be found culpable will face the law.

Westlands MP, Tim Wanyonyi, says education is only free in policy but i reality it is very expensive, right from buying school uniform to getting for for the learners.

Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna says former President Uhuru Kenyatta is not funding the Azimio-led national protests. The senator says the coalition does not need funds to participate in the protests, as the demonstrations are people-driven.

The narrative of hustlers versus dynasties that got perpetuated during the 2022 campaign period is the likely highest cause of the invasion of former President Uhuru Kenyatta's farm in Ruiru.

Philip Kisia, a governance expert says Kenyans are rightfully protesting the high cost of living, and particularly that of food prices, because President William Ruto promised to lower it, but has not.

Ramah Nyang, A business Journalist explains why manufacturers in Kenya are struggling to get the US Dollar, and the role of the Central Bank of Kenya in this crisis.

Justice Nzioki Makau of the Employment and Labour Relations Court says most cases in the arise out of illegal dismissal of employees by employers who know what should be done but don't follow the due process.

Cleophas Malala, the UDA Secretary General defends the 50 CAS appointed by President Ruto,saying Kenyans, through public participation, requested for the creation of Chief Administrative Secretaries.

James Gakuya, the MP for Embakasi North says protests led by the opposition will not solve the high cost of living crisis in the country. He asks the opposition to talk with the government to find a solution to the current problem.

MP Ndindi Nyoro says Raila Odinga is leading the demonstrations against the government so that he can be brought into the government by President William Ruto. He, however, says that won't happen.

Lenny Rashid, the country director for Change.org talks about the impact of digital lobbying. Change.org is a technological platform with 1 million users in Kenya and 500 million users in the world. It gives people a platform to advocate for change in society.

Sylvia Kasanga, the chair of the Board of Trustees of Lukenya University, and Tegla Loroupe, a former marathon champion and founder of the Tegla Loroupe Foundation, discuss the forthcoming Lukenya University Marathon, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of planting and growing trees to fight climate change in the Lower Eastern Region. The marathon aims at planting 200,000 trees per year t...

Noni Mumba, the head of Engagement at KEMRI Wellcome Trust programme talks about the ethics of conducting research in communities, what should be done, how, and why those protocols are important to be followed.