There is an atmosphere of treading on eggshells at the shops today as everyone does their best to go about their daily business, but in spite of being fearful, people are really showing their resilience and trying to have a ‘normal’ day. The shelves are well stocked, which indicates an incredible ‘behind the scenes’ push to get goods in. The butcher got meat from Nanyuki this morning. The shop owner said; ‘it was not easy, but they managed to get here’.
Our children were due to be back at school on 9th January but this date has now been put back to 14th in the hopes that things will be more settled by then.
The Red Cross are working tirelessly to try to meet the needs of displaced Kenyan families who are now camping in Nairobi and sleeping on the grass having been left homeless. Many Kenyan individuals and businesses are donating food, clothes and bedding to the Red Cross who are taking donations directly to troubled areas. They have had an overwhelming response and are struggling to cope with the volume of donations.
We have been feeling pretty sick for a few days now, waking up with a heavy feeling every day. My husband says the feeling has been a bit like waiting for exam results. It’s difficult to drop off to sleep at night – but, in the spirit of ‘getting back to normal’ we have decided to go out and meet friends at a restaurant tonight…. all being well…
The diary of a British expat living in Kenya. News, views, debate and a healthy dose of trivia.
Thank you for your sana and insightful postings! Although I have a house at the coast, I am currently in Europe, watching helplessly as Kenya took a turn I must say I never expected. But, like you, I also believe that, like in the past really, it will be Kenyans, middleclass or other, that will propel the Country forward - despite the politicans that have never really been much help. I wish you and your family a happy New Year nevertheless - and health, safety and continued good spirits! D
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to read your blog from middle of Nairobi - yes, with any luck Desmond Tutu has diffused the anger and things will calm down. Did you know that you have been quoted in The Times today? An Expats blog - hence I found you - so watch out, you may well be inundated any minute! Lulu x
ReplyDeleteLove the blog no doubt you will have hundreds of comments after your link in the Times today . I read a lot of back posts , fascinating as I spent some time in Uganda a while back .
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Shelagh
We have been following your blog daily. It has been good to get another perspective on things out there, other than what is seen on the news or read in the papers.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up, Thank you.
Dinner out was just what we all needed. We had mentioned the feeling, earlier in the day, that our little Karen community have all been waiting to exhale! I think we, and the other diners at our chosen restaurant, all did just that! It was encouraging to see that so many others had ventured out and that everyone is trying to return to normal! Here is to hoping that this trend can continue.
ReplyDeleteWell done, C & C
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