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Violence In Kenya: Is This What Democracy Looks Like?

Violence In Kenya: Is This What Democracy Looks Like?

We??™re in week three of a nation-wide civil uprising in response to the fraudulent December 27th Presidential elections in Kenya, and among the areas most affected are the slums of Nairobi.

The massive civil unrest began upon the announcement of the incumbent President Mwai Kibaki??™s electoral victory, despite numerous local and international observers claiming widespread fraud.

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Tips for NOT over-staying your welcome while traveling this holiday season!

Paraphrased from an outline by Nat Geo:? 

1. ? determine? how well you know the host (s).

2. ? don’t overstay you’re welcome.? 

3. ? accommodate your hosts’ schedule.

4. ? don’t expect a free tour guide.

5. ? bring your own toiletries.

6. ? control your kids!

7. ? clean up after yourself.

8. ? help with meal prep.

9. ? don’t eat (or drink) them “out of house and home”.

10.remember to be courteous….. bring a gift!

TRAVEL WELL AND ENJOY! ? 

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