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Jan 15th, 2008, 03:09 PM
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Kavey,
I wouldn’t know how to make people go to Kenya. As Fodorites have $$$ and £££, a good way to help those worst hit is to make a donation through Mama Mikes, a company recommended by several trustworthy (I’m almost sure) bloggers. This company is used to send vouchers to family in Kenya, but now you can give vouchers to the Kenya Red Cross without a fee.
http://www.mamamikes.com/shop/Specia...TOKEN=92047512
I wouldn’t know how to make people go to Kenya. As Fodorites have $$$ and £££, a good way to help those worst hit is to make a donation through Mama Mikes, a company recommended by several trustworthy (I’m almost sure) bloggers. This company is used to send vouchers to family in Kenya, but now you can give vouchers to the Kenya Red Cross without a fee.
http://www.mamamikes.com/shop/Specia...TOKEN=92047512
Jan 15th, 2008, 03:15 PM
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<b>... wonder, as well, if there will be an overall increase or decrease for Tanzania.</b>
I read there was a short-term decrease in Tanzania too, since many people visit both countries on one trip and, particularly the Brits, decided to bag them both. So the people like Dr. Andrea shifting to Tz are apparently not enough to offset the people cancelling.
I just checked the Ndutu 'availability' link and they have been booked solid for mid-Jan to mid-March for the past year, yet now I see that in Feb eleven days are now showing vacancies, so clearly they got clobbered by recent cancellations there. Two days they are showing more than 5 rooms open or about 20% of the lodge. Also about half the remaining days in January are showing vacancies and these were all full as of a few weeks ago.
This is a pity because this is their busiest three months, and Tanzania is safe.
Bill
I read there was a short-term decrease in Tanzania too, since many people visit both countries on one trip and, particularly the Brits, decided to bag them both. So the people like Dr. Andrea shifting to Tz are apparently not enough to offset the people cancelling.
I just checked the Ndutu 'availability' link and they have been booked solid for mid-Jan to mid-March for the past year, yet now I see that in Feb eleven days are now showing vacancies, so clearly they got clobbered by recent cancellations there. Two days they are showing more than 5 rooms open or about 20% of the lodge. Also about half the remaining days in January are showing vacancies and these were all full as of a few weeks ago.
This is a pity because this is their busiest three months, and Tanzania is safe.
Bill
Jan 15th, 2008, 04:12 PM
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Regarding the role of the media. Which kind of media?
In my country we have public and commercial broadcasters, and while the public stations try to inform about all aspects of the crisis, most commercial stations are just repeating the sensational "news breaking" clips again and again for getting their quote.
I doubt that these commercial stations help to prevent a genocide, because they're mainly regarded as entertainment for the masses by decision makers and influential circles. However, with all their exciting news 'shows' they are clearly responsible that frightened John Smith is canceling his holiday trip to Diani Beach.
In my country we have public and commercial broadcasters, and while the public stations try to inform about all aspects of the crisis, most commercial stations are just repeating the sensational "news breaking" clips again and again for getting their quote.
I doubt that these commercial stations help to prevent a genocide, because they're mainly regarded as entertainment for the masses by decision makers and influential circles. However, with all their exciting news 'shows' they are clearly responsible that frightened John Smith is canceling his holiday trip to Diani Beach.
Jan 15th, 2008, 04:12 PM
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That highlights the issue that this is a regional problem, not just Kenya's. The EAC needs to be involved in the issues, as it affects all the neighboring countries. I think ex-President Mkapa of Tanzania was planning to join Annan in Kenya.
Jan 15th, 2008, 04:38 PM
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I just read an article tonight about this issue.
Tanzania Tourism suffers in Kenya's post election violence, by Adam Ihucha from Jan 15, 2008
I have good friends in TZ and they are feeling the hit. It's just so sad. I hope those rallies for the next three days throughout Kenya will indeed be peaceful as promised, but how can that be when such rallies are illegal. The string is too tight!
Here's the link:
http://www.eturbonews.com/846/tanzan...ction-violence
Tanzania Tourism suffers in Kenya's post election violence, by Adam Ihucha from Jan 15, 2008
I have good friends in TZ and they are feeling the hit. It's just so sad. I hope those rallies for the next three days throughout Kenya will indeed be peaceful as promised, but how can that be when such rallies are illegal. The string is too tight!
Here's the link:
http://www.eturbonews.com/846/tanzan...ction-violence
Jan 15th, 2008, 05:02 PM
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"In my country we have public and commercial broadcasters" - nyama
Same in my country. The public broadcasters are the more reliable, most respected, and less watched or listened to. Which should tell everybody what the audience-- the general public-- wants most. So you get what you want. Anybody who complains about 'the media' when they have a clear-cut choice between 'reliable & responsible' and 'popular' shouldn't be taken seriously. There are countries where such a choice is not available, but the internet does a lot to solve that inequity if you know where to look.
John
Same in my country. The public broadcasters are the more reliable, most respected, and less watched or listened to. Which should tell everybody what the audience-- the general public-- wants most. So you get what you want. Anybody who complains about 'the media' when they have a clear-cut choice between 'reliable & responsible' and 'popular' shouldn't be taken seriously. There are countries where such a choice is not available, but the internet does a lot to solve that inequity if you know where to look.
John
Jan 16th, 2008, 02:53 PM
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Small article in todays (1/16/08) newspaper begins with - "Kenya, Nairobi. Legislators chose an opposition member as Parliament speaker Tuesday, giving victory to foes of Kenya's president".
You think this will ease tensions?
regards - tom
You think this will ease tensions?
regards - tom
Jan 16th, 2008, 03:41 PM
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Hi Tom,
I can not remember at the moment if you are in the U.S. or not, but if you are, give CNN a peek, their reporter had a bit of a pat on the back today from a tear gas canister shot at her…she’s fine, but the answer to your question is some of the tension has been eased.
I think I recall once you said you were a lawyer? If so, Nyamera passed along a really great link above www.ushahidi.com that you may want to check out. The original idea came from a young Kenyan lawyer from Eldoret, Ory Okolloh, the KenyanPundit, who rallied (put out a let us document the battle cry) to her group of friends that include other young lawyers, techies, finance guys & gals, and poets etc. to come up with that website. If you go to her blog and start reading from the time of the election voting and catch up you will discover this group of folks, mostly in Kenya but Kenyans from all over, were the only ones getting news out to the world and most importantly to families in Diaspora that could not reach their families when Kenya first blacked out the news.
About a year ago I was reading a book about Tom Mboya and stumbled upon them and have been hooked and have been following the Kenyan political scene since… who knew!
The other item of interest is, as you poke about from Ory’s blog via her links, you will find many conversations and thoughts from these young professionals from Kenya and other countries in Africa in regards to the laptop program that was chatted about a bit here. Obviously, this conversation has taken a back seat, however if you are interested it is there.
Den
I can not remember at the moment if you are in the U.S. or not, but if you are, give CNN a peek, their reporter had a bit of a pat on the back today from a tear gas canister shot at her…she’s fine, but the answer to your question is some of the tension has been eased.
I think I recall once you said you were a lawyer? If so, Nyamera passed along a really great link above www.ushahidi.com that you may want to check out. The original idea came from a young Kenyan lawyer from Eldoret, Ory Okolloh, the KenyanPundit, who rallied (put out a let us document the battle cry) to her group of friends that include other young lawyers, techies, finance guys & gals, and poets etc. to come up with that website. If you go to her blog and start reading from the time of the election voting and catch up you will discover this group of folks, mostly in Kenya but Kenyans from all over, were the only ones getting news out to the world and most importantly to families in Diaspora that could not reach their families when Kenya first blacked out the news.
About a year ago I was reading a book about Tom Mboya and stumbled upon them and have been hooked and have been following the Kenyan political scene since… who knew!
The other item of interest is, as you poke about from Ory’s blog via her links, you will find many conversations and thoughts from these young professionals from Kenya and other countries in Africa in regards to the laptop program that was chatted about a bit here. Obviously, this conversation has taken a back seat, however if you are interested it is there.
Den
Jan 16th, 2008, 03:55 PM
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Den - I am in USA, beautiful sunny southern California. And to set the record straight, please, I am not a lawyer!!! I am an engineer (mechanical), and proud of it!!!
Thanks for the other info and links.
regards - tom
Thanks for the other info and links.
regards - tom
Jan 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM
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Big oops on the lawyer error (I can say that as “I see lawyers everywhere” in my life). However, as an engineer you will really ENJOY the links then!!
The most amazing inventions with and without many moving parts to ease life in various countries from crazy toilets to mobile sawmills on and on! You’ll love it!
Den
The most amazing inventions with and without many moving parts to ease life in various countries from crazy toilets to mobile sawmills on and on! You’ll love it!
Den
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