KENYA IN THE EYES OF A UGANDAN

This is an article that our dear friend Martin Karungi wrote:

The entire thought of having to leave my motherland to go and study in a foreign land was no joke. I guess your wondering who I am. My name is Karungi Martin, I am from Uganda (Pearl of Africa) and am pursuing my degree in Business Information Technology at Strathmore University, its one of the best and most recognized business universities in Africa.            From the books and journals it has gained its name, as the most crime filled city in East Africa and that was the notion with which I came with from Uganda.
I had never been to Nairobi in my life and all I was praying for was not to get mugged as I got off the bus to get to my place of residence. But I wish to proudly denounce that this notion of Nairobi is wrong. I have been here one month now in company of
Lucas, Francisco and Daniel, and I can only say that it’s been a wonderful experience. The whole idea of having three different societies Europe, Central America and South America is awesome. The diversity in culture, language, customs, way of life, food, mode of transport, and most of all the people.
            Life in Nairobi is rather faster than where I come from. The pace at which people move early in the morning to work is unbelievable it’s been a complete switch in all aspects and I am enjoying it.           Rather it has been challenging when it comes to spending money because when they realize that you can’t speak there language they use all sort of tricks to make you pay more than the actual fee. It happens in shops, matatus, bars, and kiosks. I have lost quite a lot of money but I was ‘consoled’ when these three lads from I.E university arrived coz I think these lads have lost close to a ‘billion dollars’. But as I have advanced with time I can now tell who wants to rip me off.
All in all I have no regrets being here, it has taught me to appreciate the value of the little we have back in Uganda. I guess I still have a lot to learn coz I am here for a long time (4 yrs), yes fours years and stop rising your eyebrows, its a short time.I guess that’s all for now and if you ever come to visit Nairobi please do make it a point to visit Uganda (Pearl of Africa).

Thank you Martin for your article!
See you around guys.