Over the weekend we had a 'powerful' delegation led by the Finance Minister in London - promoting investment opportunities in Kenya. A noble cause but I was unavailable (I was getting paid!).
From different sources I have a hint of what went on (I have my sources) during the presentation. Depending on who you listen to the meeting I think by and large it was positive. I suspect it is politics as usual - but always good to give others a chance. Someone says the Minister was so eloquent 'possible presidential candidate in the future (!?) - honestly I hope not.
Most of today's papers had an article on immigrant population contributing to UK's economy. They are mainly better educated and work longer hours, yet the take up menial (elementary) jobs. There is an ever widening gap in wages yet statistics show that 17pc of UK born population has a degree compared with 45pc of new immigrants. Don't get me wrong opportunities are in plenty here with the right qualifications and experience of course and an endurance spirit. Although the fighting sometimes can be so intense if you are not good in office politics - you will be swept aside. Life is not quantity but quality - hard to find any positive role models.
All this are convincing on why this investment seminar might be a positive development that needs to be followed up. It is painful to see those 'stuck' here and not being able even to think of investing in Kenya.
I should know I've been trying to set up an account and put some money one or two investments I've been looking at but the logistics are stack against me. Actually my plan was to go to Kenya early next year to do something about it.
I hope someone told the minister and his entourage that most Kenyans here plan to go home someday. Whether that day will ever come it's besides the point - the point is it feels like fish that's soon will run out of water.
Soon we are going back home!
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