Violence in Nairobi
Jan 27th, 2007, 07:45 AM
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Violence in Nairobi
In all honesty...the reason I choose not to fly through Nairobi, and fly Ethiopian Airlines through Addis Ababa is because of the violence. Look at the following news report from CNN. Embassay hijacked in Nairobi.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/africa....ap/index.html
Jan 27th, 2007, 09:08 PM
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First of all...I am not trying to argue on a travel forum. Secondly, I meant to add this to the Ethiopian Airline thread, and to my reasoning for not having to make the transit from Nairobi to Arusha. On the road routes, there are many reports of violence. I am just trying to heed the warnings of violence. Thridly, I think it would be hard to deny the fact that Nairobi has a history of violence, to which I do not want to expose myself too. This is by no means a statement that I think the majority of folks are great people or that I am blind to the violence of cities across America. I am just not up for adventure of that sort...please do not be offended by a news report that I did not write or create.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jan 31st, 2007, 12:07 PM
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Here is story regarding the individuals that lost their lives. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07031/758094-82.stm
Jan 31st, 2007, 12:29 PM
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TigerPride,
I think the problem has more to do with people not wanting to read such news prior to their fairly pricey trip, myself included. I had quite the reminder last night when looking at the Government of Canada and USA websites for detailed reports on the countries of East Africa I will be visiting. Not what you want to read but keeps you prepared and knowledgable of what to do in times of crisis. Also a reminder to remian aware at all times - but that's anywhere you travel really.
Juliet
I think the problem has more to do with people not wanting to read such news prior to their fairly pricey trip, myself included. I had quite the reminder last night when looking at the Government of Canada and USA websites for detailed reports on the countries of East Africa I will be visiting. Not what you want to read but keeps you prepared and knowledgable of what to do in times of crisis. Also a reminder to remian aware at all times - but that's anywhere you travel really.
Juliet
Jan 31st, 2007, 12:36 PM
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I visited Nairobi once and transited at the airport another time. While I suppose it may be a bit more dangerous than some other cities in the world, it didn't strike me as particularly violent.
It was fine. I met a number of very nice people, some of whom I still keep in contact with.
And frankly the airport is like any other airport. You're not going to get carjacked walking through the terminal. But if you are worried, by all means, stay away. Nairobi will just have to get along without you.
It was fine. I met a number of very nice people, some of whom I still keep in contact with.
And frankly the airport is like any other airport. You're not going to get carjacked walking through the terminal. But if you are worried, by all means, stay away. Nairobi will just have to get along without you.
Jan 31st, 2007, 01:41 PM
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I suppose there are pros and cons to reading negative reports about an area where one intends to visit. I had planned to go on Safari in Sept. of this year. My niece who is from Kenya but lives in the US warned me not to go on advice from her father who still lives in Kenya. His advice was based on the fact that this is an election year and tourists are not kindly treated at those times.
If I were to be harmed, I'd prefer it to be in the country of my residence.
If I were to be harmed, I'd prefer it to be in the country of my residence.
Jan 31st, 2007, 02:40 PM
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I survived the referendum vote in November 2005. I had both chungwa and ndizi flags made up and was ready to wave the appropriate one depending on where we were passing through. Just kidding 
I didn't have any flags. I thought about it, but things were generally pretty quiet and peaceful at the time of the vote.
I didn't have any flags. I thought about it, but things were generally pretty quiet and peaceful at the time of the vote.
Jan 31st, 2007, 05:05 PM
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Feb 1st, 2007, 06:28 AM
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I was just wondering if tourists coming to America consider the possible upsets that an election can cause. Depending on who your news provider is, you might get a skewed view of North America's electoral process.
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