This is in response to ill-informed, inaccurate, derogatory, misleading and totally factless information relayed to the students and their parents!!! PLEASE READ ON.........
I spent almost 8 years of my life in East Africa and the only place that I had problems was in Nairobi, hence the decision NOT to visit Nairobi itself. Yes we will pass through and whilst we are, again as already stated and documented last year, we will need to keep the windows shut whilst the mini-bus is moving slowly or it is stationary as there are plenty of "snakes & hyenas" who will take advantage of an opportunity to snatch something or anything through an open window.
You have been warned and you have been again!
Elsewhere in Kenya, in Marich, at Elementaita and in the Masai Mara there will NOT be a problem. However, do not be complacent and be vigilant at all times............... LOOK AFTER YOUR PROPERTY................ IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! Don't just leave things laying around the place!
In general terms the Kenyan people are lovely, hardworking and honest people. The Pokot who we will meet in Marich depend on the Field Study Centre for their livelihoods. The visitors to the centre bring donations of both money and material goods which also benefit the lives of the local people. This generosity has resulted in improvements to their lives e.g. A girls dormitory, the school at the centre, a mill and the provision of water pumped from a well near the river up to a storage tank in the village. There are many, many other projects ongoing in the area as well as those already completed and benefitting the Pokot of West Pokot.
If the local populace were to do something or anything to bring a bad name to Marich the long-term effect on the people would be just catastrophic. Just one silly mistake would result in the loss of jobs, the closure of the centre and income from donations drying up..................... they would suffer and they are all aware of this fact!
People who make sweeping statements about Kenya and Kenyans should visit the country first and complete their research before they open their mouths and make disparaging remarks! I personally would feel safer anywhere in Kenya in comparison to certain areas of London and other British cities........... including Norwich!!!!
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