Really exciting and mind expanding this journey is. It has been a while and my intention is to catch up.
A pic moment with fans after the concert at Alliance Francaise
Many times the experience of others can serve to teach us without our having to undergo the trouble of class attendance. Yet am discovering that taking a day at a time and being grateful in the circumstance – not in an ignorant numb stupor but with an active conscious awareness – that even the unpleasant times contain as a seed, a lesson whose learning of which would make man better and more noble.
As always my aim with sharing these journal is if it could be a testimony of my gratitude to you for your love and support. Even better they are my acknowledgment to Providence for a Higher Purpose which I believe is creation of a peaceful world, nations enjoying harmony and individuals living to the fullest. Its possible for anyone to enjoy the rewards of their services in material gains and even at best, get fulfilled in all their endeavors with healthy bodies, relationships and environment.
…a glory moment with her Honorable my Member of Parliament during Enkisasai Video at Club 360 in Kitengela
On 1st of August 2014, we finally launched the video to the song Enkisasai. By all means it was a success. Among our fans who graced the evening included my member of parliament Hon Peris Tobiko. All the artistes displayed their best and am indebted to all of them. Many thanks to RP Mbaula, Alex Sinkeet and the entire staff Club 360. Massive big ups to the following artistes and not in any particular order; Diddi Kimmer, Mr Call, Youtman Ole Ntayia, Ole Pakuo, Mwarimu Tiritiria, Everlyn, Dj Larry, Kombo, Isabella and crew from Princecam Media, Ralph Rafee, Fancy Fashion, Milele Tents, Zeze Music, Saimi Communications, Governors Guest House and Restaurant, Javanet Cyber and Olkejuado County Council.
Everlyn doing what she has the most power to!!! At Enkisasai Video Launch – Pic Courtesy Ralf Rafee
Mr Call In action during Enkisasai Video Launch – Pic Courtesy Ralf Rafee
From Kitengela our next stop is Narok. Our goal was to play it early November. This was not to be. Experience is teaching me that there is a tempo or rhythm in the unfolding of destiny. Things happen and you anticipated and not expected others. Yet what to do? Children are born and people die. Houses are built while trees get cut down. A potential sweet potato harvest is destroyed by a platoon of porcupines. But what to do? Talking of human wildlife conflict.
The Shamba project has continued to reveal to me how urgent the need is for commencement of dialogues leading to sustainable management of land in a developing economy.
With many other farmers my father included, we witnessed a complete breakdown to a description of a harmonious existence. Livestock, crops and property worth millions was completely destroyed in just under 3 months by among other fauna; hyenas, zebras, elands, wildbeest et al. Sheep have been killed, graze lands depleted, acres of tomatoes and vegetables destroyed and livestock diseases escalated. Between June and September, the weather heats up in the savannah plains of Kajiado. Water becomes scarce and anything appreciate able herbivore diet is essential man food. What follows to culminate in October is the development of a plot to a show witnessed every year around the same time.
It could get even worse, especially with an increase in rural development. Though change is the only inevitable guarantee, I feel its only wise if its incorporated with progressive thought. To build a road, natural water drainage is jeopardized. Is there a compensation mechanism? With increasing frequency in land ownership change, is a directly proportional effect of people increase per square acre. Is there a compensation mechanism? Of course there will be changes in migration route and water courses. Of course an issue of sewage management must be addressed.
But who to do it? Myself and you I believe. Whose hands shall handle the tools that will fashion sustainable development? We will and am inviting you to support Keperr Tented Camp and Lodge.
This project envisions unity of a community through cooperative and participatory efforts. It will act as a youth resource centre, women empowerment centre as well as be an information centre. The ultimate objective is not only to increase awareness to the community on the needs of conservation of both environmental and cultural values but also to be their participatory point towards the same end. This I believe is the foundation to healthier communities which translates to improvement of the quality of human life. Your valuable donation can help Keperr Initiatives set the foundation for reclamation of a soon to be extinct heritage. Please go to this link to contribute your support.
The need for everyone’s participation in an ideal with a common mutual benefit was emphasized to me after engaging with a group of artistes in a project called Sauti ya Mitaa. All came from different ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds around Nairobi. On the 11th of September PAWA 254 rooftop morphed into a concert in the evening. These musicians managed to not only record a collabo album, but on this evening they launched a video DVD and all performed live with a band despite the diversity in the genres. These ranged from hiphop, reggae, spoken word and a category they called Afrofusion under which my offering was logged. Many thanks to all the soldiers, some mentioned below and any name ommission is subject to my human nature; Mc Kaa, Chiziko Tembe Kali, Abu, Judge, Nuru Bahati, L-Ness, Fadhili, Poetess B, Mc Bagol and a whole host of others.
Mc Bagol doing his sound check before the concert at the rooftop
with MC Kah at the rehearsals for Sauti ya Mitaa
Alahola cracking ribs with his humour before the concert at the rooftop
Lastly October is my birthday month. For all your goodwill and happy wishes, which I received through all the available channels, may this entry acknowledge my appreciation to each and everyone of you.
See you soon
Remember you can support our band through purchase of our music at this link>>> https://tetotutuma.bandcamp.com/
...walk through the savanna plains of East africa 