“People who ignore their history are bound to repeat it” (Desmond Tutu)

If we really wish never again to see a repetition of the traumatic events that we experienced after the 2007 elections, we CANNOT AND WE MUST NOT bury the memory of what happened in the early months of 2008.

In a world of Information, Communications and Technology overdrive, it is very rare that a unique concept can survive for very long without being adopted, or adapted, replicated or cloned and in some cases corrupted. This imaginary space that so many of us have learnt to exist within and become incapable of living without has like everything else the ability to create and destroy. The embodiment of opposites is one of the oldest concepts known to humankind.

Shiva is one such deity worshipped by millions in India and elsewhere as destroyer and benefactor. Despite him being considered a God, I can’t imagine anything more human.

There is no shortage of good reasons to support various causes like the one mentioned in Sokari's blog. And there is little excuse in this day and age with information overflow at your fingertips not to be able to contribute. Kiwanja's mobile phone game is filled with nuances that highlight how entrenched we are in the problems of this planet but also how we can work within to help.

Born and raised in Kenya, educated in UK and USA, with research, management and policy background in wildlife conservation Paula Kahumbu has created a blog to share and exchange conservation tools and tips for the benefit of wildlife everywhere.

Very useful site for blogging in general. Essential tips of the trade.

 

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 The last few days have really had us all on our feet at WildlifeDirect. There have been a lot of atrocities committed against Kenya's wildlife who unfortunately are being used as a scapegoat for a much deeper rooted problem in Kenya: land.

29^th October 2007 – 1200hrs

“A Ranger was killed and another was wounded in an attack yesterday near Kabaraza carried out by the Mai Mai rebels. I learned this late yesterday. The Rangers were on patrol and were ambushed by the Mai Mai rebels, who are fairly dominant in this area just north of Rutshuru. During these tense times anything can happen. And this just goes to show it.”

When Bob Dylan was singing about the times changing, I doubt he had in mind a Maasai Moran or a Turkana pastoralist in full traditional regalia negotiating the price of cattle on the international market with a mobile phone in some distant arid landscape.

I am overwhelmed. There is a virtual revolution going on amongst caring Kenyans who find a space not invaded by political pollutants. At least I have managed to find a space where likeminded people share and care about what is going on. Facebook, My Space, Blogger.com, literary blogs like Kwani and other art scenes have all joined this virtual revolution.

Ladies in Action are working with other Kisumu residents to helpdisplaced people from upcountry get back to their traditional homes.There are thousands returning. Funds collected from the blog will helppay for transport homes, food for displaced when they come to the campsand medical check-ups.

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"We planned to go to Bukima today but at the last moment, Monuc asked to delay a joint mission. This is important because rebels still keep there positions and we heard that there are some “releve” (change) of troops from Rwanda. We have an appointment tomorrow with Monuc at the catholic parish of Rugari, at 8h00 we will be climbing to Bukima. The aim is to do an assessment on the ground and to ensure that rebels will not attack us and our rangers as we do our work.