Kenya
Girls’ Talk
I am in Kiserian having lunch with Peninah and Elizabeth. They are keen to talk about Scottish men and in particular what life is like for women in Scotland. Peninah explains the rule in Kenya. “ Men can do what Read more…
Kenya
The House Warming – Part 2
There are approximately 50 men, women and children in attendance. The family are lined up waiting to greet us. First everyone shakes hands with everyone else. Then the visitors stand opposite the family so that we form two lines. A Read more…
Kenya
The House Warming – Part 1
I had been invited to celebrate the building of a new house for Teacher Nosim’s mum. It was to be held in Ololoroi which was about an hour away on the road to Ngong. There was a group of five Read more…
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The Trip to the Beauty Salon
I was in Kiserian with Peninah and we had some time to kill. Let’s go to the beauty Salon she said. You’ll love it.” I had absolutely no idea what to expect but the philosophy in Africa is Just say Read more…
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Mzungu Maasai
Richard, one of the school governors announced that it was time I graduated from mzungu (white person) to mzungu Maasai (white Maasai) in recognition of all the work that I have done for the school. His plan was simple. His Read more…
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Osiligi Obaya and the Introduction of Grade 7 Boarders
The key year in Primary education in Kenya is Grade 8. There is a national exam at the end of it. A good result guarantees your entry into a good Secondary school, funded by the government. The exam is a Read more…
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The Fundraiser – Part 3
I had reached the microphone. It was time to give my speech can’t remember exactly what I said but I spoke for 10 minutes. I greeted everyone in Kimaasai, “Enda Sopa Pooki,” then introduced myself in Swahili, Jina langu ni Read more…
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The Fundraiser – Part 2
Proceedings were kicked off by the MC who invited Milla and close family to join him in a traditional opening dance. It was magnificent! The words, the tone, the ululating and most of all the rhythmic movement were just so Read more…
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The Fundrasier – Part 1
The Fundraiser – Part 1 In Kenya, there are no free medical services. It costs money to see a doctor, get a prescription, buy medicine or receive treatment. Most people have very little savings or spare cash for emergencies. So Read more…
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School Registration Days
School Registration at Osiligi Obaya It is my first day back in Osiligi and it is Registration Day. Parents who wish their child to be considered for a sponsored place in the PP1 class in January, must come to the Read more…