As I type, there are marching youth down Ngong Avenue and Mbagathi Way has been closed. All are upset because of the murder of the Embakasi MP early this morning. Ofcourse, that's the excuse these marauding maniacs are using while looting, random violence and acts of lunacy are carried out.
I hope I leave early today but I doubt that will occur. There are some interesting arguments around the office though, most uneducated but some make sense. The reality is that this country is in deep shit and the powers that be, in their silence are fostering a volatile environment in which rumors are rampant and clarity is scarce.
Of what I know, the mushroom project were working on is abandoned in Timboroa as the incredibly diverse community that formed it have now abandoned their homes and sought refuge elsewhere. 2/3 of the main centre has been burnt down and people are sleeping on top of each other at the police station. This is just one section of the country. Others are far worse and more and more people are dying every day.
I'm saddened and disappointed. I came back to Kenya not sure what was in store but I was assured that it was quite progressive and peaceful and was a functioning democracy. All that has been built is being destroyed on a shocking level. Kenya had always been a success story in the midst of other chaotic African nations and had done well economically.
Yeah, forget about all that. It's become basic tribalism now. It wasn't before but the unresolved issue of the electoral process has certainly brought out the worst in people. I'm trying to say as impartial as possible but man it's hard! People are downright stupid......yes, they are. And they go on rumors and accusations but while everyone keeps fighting, I'mma stay under the radar and figure out how to protect my ass.
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