Back to the Watoto: Sunday Hunting

Monday, October 30, 2017

Sunday Hunting

I told the children last night that I would not be going to church today. As I watched them all traipse off to church in their Sunday finest, waving at me having my coffee, I couldn't help but chuckle. Kenyans couldn't care LESS about keeping time, but there is one exception: church. They must get to church on time. Pastors arrive an hour or two late, but never mind that. Anyway, I stayed back, took my time, and made a list of the little issues that drive me nuts and need addressing. As I have said on many occasions, the environment here is hard on everything: the body, clothes, home, infrastructure - basically anything you use. WWC, while only 4 years old, needs a painting face lift. I also inspected the water tanks; two need to be replaced, one needs repair.

The soap issue is resolved for now. I simply took the shelf off the wall. After numerous attempts to address this simple issue, it was the only option left, short of firing a staff member. I told each of them that because they have failed to do as I ask (multiple times), I am taking the matter in my own hands. They were awfully quick to give excuses, but the excuses only point to their laziness. Each small child has been assigned to an older buddy they must go to, whenever they need to use the toilet. How hard is that? If I sound irritated, its probably because I think I have conjunctivitis, which spreads like wildfire, as most of us know. Hand washing is not rocket science. The little ones are so pleased with this arrangement :) Me? I'll head to the clinic in the morning.

Sunday is Hunting Day at WWC! Anyone in Class 2 or above is able to come, a rule I set 4 years ago. Off we went, with our two killer watchdogs, Jet and Lex.

Brian with Lex

Pastor Pete with Lex

Eunice and Grace, so pleased with their new WatotoWorld water bottles. Kenya has actually BANNED plastic bags and plastic water bottles are now forbidden in the National Parks and forests.

Josie, doing her pose

Mundia, Josie and Catho

Catho and Frida

We all had a wonderful day, which moved well into the night. I've learned all sorts of hand games and African songs the past two days, its been blissful.
The election is over, so hopefully Kenya is now able to move forward. President Kenyatta takes a second (5 yr) term and the opposition Raila Odinga called for immediate civil disobedience and another (3rd) election. Two opposing political families...boringly familiar.