One can lose their precious life within seconds! In a blink of an eye! Quite unbelievable! Very tragic!
This is what happened in the ongoing terrorist attack on Westgate Mall in Westlands since mid-morning of the 21st of September 2013. As the story unfolds on what transpired, it all seems like a narrative from an action rated movie scene.
Reading it all on the local dailies, following it on the social media whilst gluing your eyes on the television, shuttling from one channel to another, is indeed a lot to comprehend. From the photos, videos and testimonies, the mental anguish of the whole situation is unbearable! It is with a heavy heart that I convey my sincere deepest sympathies and condolences to the affected families. It is not easy, not easy at all to deal with the trauma, hurt and loss!
With all that happening, I was humbled at the phone calls I received, the text messages on phone, facebook and whatapp all in an effort to know in a wishful silent prayer on whether or not my family and I were okey. The most shocking of these inquiries, it is the people I least expected who thought and called me first to ascertain my where-abouts and safety.
That was quite humbling I must say... God Bless You All! Jazakah Allah!
The spirit of solidarity and oneness that my fellow Kenyans are demonstrating is equally humbling too. Everyone is looking for a way to help. To help your neighbour in any way possible, free catering services to the armed defense forces, journalists among other persons, volunteer counseling, blood donation, m-pesa donations, you name it, the list is endless! WOW!!!
As all is being said and done, I am proud of my fellow countrymen. God bless Kenya! God bless our Kenyan Army and Defense Forces! ...not forgetting their Commander-in-Chief!
A parting shot... Today will never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone. Take time to care. Let your words heal not wound. #WeAreOne!
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Monday, September 23, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Mothers Day Code254
This was what was doing rounds on twitter in honour of our mothers... with tongue-in-cheek of course!!! ;-)))
1. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she has a drawer or a place for keeping paper bags after buying something in it
2. #youknowyourmotherisKenyan if when she beats u up she says "unalia nini na ata sijakuchapa?"
3. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when she beats you with pauses; nani *slap* alikuambia *kick* ufanye *pinch* hivyo!"
4. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she has ever tried to remove anything that looks like dirt from your face with her saliva, even a birthmark.
5. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she asks you questions that have no answers 'Kwanini ulivunja thermos?'
6. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if after whipping you anakushow "na niskie ukilia uone"
7. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan If she responds with "Vunja Yote Umalize" if you accidentally break utensils made of glass.
8. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she had special plates and cups 4 guests
9. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when ur forced to wear a boshori till ur in class 4..
10. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan if she ever asked you "kama kazi yako ni tv siku mzima'
11. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan when you are boi/babi, and she tells you "mwambie umetumwa na mama boi/babi"
12. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she had a list of neighbors and relatives where you should not dare step into."nione umepeleka miguu huko"
13. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan When she calls you from the bedroom to take a remote that is right there on the table.
14. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan If you fall asleep on the couch but wake up in bed,well covered
15. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if every new baby in the family lazima ashonewe sweater ama poncho
16. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan if she threatens to hit you by actually hitting you!
17. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan when you lose money and she says shika izi zingne pia ukapoteze!
18. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when she buys you oversize uniform and says " hio utavaa hadi class 8"
19. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if ukido dhambi anakupiga akisema "ni makosa tunapiga si wewe "
20. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she spat on a handkerchief to wipe your face when you were young
21. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan anaitwa bash pahali, alafu jioni anawaletea mokimo pilau nyama na soda kwa paperbag.
22. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if ulichapwa for eating at the neighbour's.
...got any other to add?
1. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she has a drawer or a place for keeping paper bags after buying something in it
2. #youknowyourmotherisKenyan if when she beats u up she says "unalia nini na ata sijakuchapa?"
3. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when she beats you with pauses; nani *slap* alikuambia *kick* ufanye *pinch* hivyo!"
4. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she has ever tried to remove anything that looks like dirt from your face with her saliva, even a birthmark.
5. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she asks you questions that have no answers 'Kwanini ulivunja thermos?'
6. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if after whipping you anakushow "na niskie ukilia uone"
7. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan If she responds with "Vunja Yote Umalize" if you accidentally break utensils made of glass.
8. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she had special plates and cups 4 guests
9. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when ur forced to wear a boshori till ur in class 4..
10. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan if she ever asked you "kama kazi yako ni tv siku mzima'
11. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan when you are boi/babi, and she tells you "mwambie umetumwa na mama boi/babi"
12. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she had a list of neighbors and relatives where you should not dare step into."nione umepeleka miguu huko"
13. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan When she calls you from the bedroom to take a remote that is right there on the table.
14. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan If you fall asleep on the couch but wake up in bed,well covered
15. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if every new baby in the family lazima ashonewe sweater ama poncho
16. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan if she threatens to hit you by actually hitting you!
17. #youknowyourmotheriskenyan when you lose money and she says shika izi zingne pia ukapoteze!
18. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan when she buys you oversize uniform and says " hio utavaa hadi class 8"
19. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if ukido dhambi anakupiga akisema "ni makosa tunapiga si wewe "
20. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if she spat on a handkerchief to wipe your face when you were young
21. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan anaitwa bash pahali, alafu jioni anawaletea mokimo pilau nyama na soda kwa paperbag.
22. #YouKnowYourMotherIsKenyan if ulichapwa for eating at the neighbour's.
...got any other to add?
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