Posted by: nuttycow | 6 November, 2008

The losers of the US election

Apart from the more obvious loser of the recent election there’s another group of people who have lost out because of the result.

You may or may not know that Obama’s father is a Kenyan. He and his family still live in Kenya, in a small village called Nyang’oma Kogelo.

The fact that a “son of Kenya” was running for President was exciting enough. The fact that he is now President-elect is something that most people in Kenya have never even comprehended. One of their own, the next leader of the most powerful nation in the world.

Ordinary Kenyans believe the election result means that end of all their worries.

I am very happy he has won because there will be development here in Kogelo

I am so happy he has won because I know I will also benefit. There will be development here in Kogelo and new jobs.

Here in Kogelo, we’re in another USA. [Now he has won], there’ll be a lot of development and that is good. There’ll be a lot of people coming to visit Kogelo.*

Obama’s grandmother is a new national hero.

The Kenya Power and Lighting Company immediately set about digging holes to erect poles and lay cables to supply electricity to the home of Obama’s grandmother in Nyang’oma Kogelo.

Trucks and graders from the Ministry of Roads and Public Works were busy yesterday mending the road leading to the home. More security personnel were sent to guard the home.**

Today it’s a national holiday in Kenya. A day for celebrating Obama’s victory.

And yet I can’t help but think that Kenya is actually the loser. It’s great that Kenyans are proud of Obama. It’s great that they have hope for the future. However, I am unsure how exactly they think the new President-elect will come to their rescue? Doesn’t Mr Obama have more pressing needs - like those of his own country?

Kenyans will soon come to realise that this election is not the end of all their problems. Kenya’s problems have to be solved by the Kenyan people. Through hard work and an end to the bribery and corruption rife throughout the political and business classes.

It’s time for change Kenya.

 

*all quotes taken from this article
** taken from The Daily Nation

Posted by: nuttycow | 5 November, 2008

Bringing the brit back

I know the news is full of America, America, America at the moment but I wanted to draw your attention to something that LizSara has started for us British Bloggers. That’s right, we have our own network.

A great place for us Brit bloggers to get together, gossip, share posts, find new blogs etc etc etc. So, if you’re a brit, whether you’re blogging at home or away, join us and share in the fun - ooo, and invite your mates along for the ride.

View my page on Brit Bloggers

Posted by: nuttycow | 3 November, 2008

The world keeps on revolving

A follow up to this rather sad and miserable post.

N and I had a chat on Thursday. I was positive. He seemed to understand my point of view. We made plans. Plans to change. And yet…

 And yet this weekend, it just didn’t happen. There were tears (mostly mine) shouts (mostly his) things broken (ours) and bags packed (mine).

I’m staying with some friends at the moment.

I haven’t left N. I haven’t broken it all off. I’ve moved out to give him some time. To give me some space. For him to start making the changes he needs to make. For him to think about where he wants to go, what he wants to do.

I know he loves me. I know he hates himself and the way he is at the moment. I also know that he can’t solve it all on his own.

So I’m sleeping in an empty bed, hugging a pillow, wishing it was him.

Posted by: nuttycow | 2 November, 2008

Complete this sentence

You’ll never guess what just happened, I ————

Posted by: nuttycow | 29 October, 2008

Complete this sentence

If I were the opposite sex for a day, the first thing I would do would be ——————

Posted by: nuttycow | 29 October, 2008

Nuttycow’s day (a helpful stalking guide)

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