Kericho

Graduation In Kericho

"My philosophy is that as soon as I leave my room, I'm ready to love everyone I meet, unless they're evil," said Omar Sharif.

I'm dead tired, the flight was terrible. I'm on the run There are many stupid people in Austria. Luckily they all go to Germany. Well, before I left, I told my wife that now that she's alone, she only needs to heat one. I'm gone. The plane full I thought I'm an anchovy in a tin can. Somehow I'm trying to make it through the hours. It was not easy. Sleep was out of the question, at best close your eyes, breathe easy, let yourself go and help this torture to be over soon. I arrived in such a state.

I was looking forward to a shower and a large bed. Anyone can believe that. The weather is warm, the sun is shining, I'm dressed too warm. It was cold for us, it had snowed. The divine is here, she has been waiting for me. That's nice. We greet each other, what else! She asks me: "What do you call an intelligent person in Austria?"

"I dont know!"

She replies: "Tourist."

"That's rubbish!"

I have to get excited.

We get in a taxi and drive off. We're going into town, don't know exactly where to go, the divine wants to try another hotel and by the way she tells me that we're going to Kericho tomorrow morning, because there's a graduation party there. The bed disappears far away. The rest too! After some searching we find a decent hotel. The restaurant is good, the beer is ice cold, what more could I ask for. The Divine is eating, I can't eat, my stomach is in a knot. Finally we go to sleep, she is so tired because she drove the Matatu for 3 hours. I'm on the road for 24 hours now, she says I don't mind. Somehow I feel like my underpants. If my underpants meet other underpants, then they will surely ask: "Wow, you are beautifully tanned.

i'm right where i wanna be

it feels good to be single and free

go shopping and spend some some g's

Got no girlfriend stressing me

Next morning we drive to Kericho. I can't tell much about the trip, as soon as I sat down in my chair I fell asleep. The trip should have been quite pleasant, I didn't notice anything special. The only thing I remember is a beautiful woman. Of course I look where all men look.

Most men look at women's butts and think, "Oh, that's an ass!" The women, on the other hand, think exactly the same thing, only they look at the face. I don't say anything, the Divine would hit me.

Here is a small overview of Kericho. Kericho is the capital of Kericho County in Kenya. The city is the center of the country's most important tea-growing region. The city is 80 kilometers southeast of Kisumu. Kericho is home to the Kipsigis, who belong to the Kalendjin people. (Wikipedia) The city has about 45,000 inhabitants.

I feel like in India, tea everywhere. Nothing but tea for miles. The climate is just wonderful!

Everything is organized, the hotel reserved. A Christian hotel, that's a pity, no beer in the whole hotel. The pastors are not averse to a glass of good wine, apparently they don't want beer in Kenya. They sure know why. They prefer to drink wine. Well, that's the way it should be.

We go to a mall, there's a bar there. We eat something, drink cold beer! What a life! We return to the hotel very relaxed. The room is quite nice. I look forward to a deep sleep. Nothing will come of it. After the shower, which is necessary, the faucet no longer closes, the water drips all night. I can't close my eyes! What a night! I get up, exhausted.

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, the celebration begins.

i aia'nt trying to meet karma

I got no stress no baby momma drama

Bad relationships will leave a man scorn

got no girl he's in his room watching porn

Our way leads us to the church. It's not far away, about 5 minutes walk. I'm going too, although I said before that I won't because I never go to church. As many already know, or at least have guessed, I am not a friend of the church.

The police question a churchgoer: "Do you admit that you just went to church?"

"Yes."

"Do you also admit that you kissed the feet of Jesus Christ on the cross?"

"Yes."

"Would you kiss our President's feet too?"

"Sure if he was hanging there!"

I would certainly do that too, only the guy isn't hanging there.

Lots of people, some going to church, others standing, like me, waiting in the street. Cars drive up, people get out, the cars drive on. Vendors try to attract customers by selling brightly colored glittering garlands. I still don't know what that's good for.

We are waiting. I was told the party would start at 10am. But this is Kenya, the clocks tick differently there. I expected that too. The boys arrive with some delay, now they are men! All in uniform, one after the other. The street is full of people, all the men's relatives rush up to them, cuff these colorful garlands over their heads. Everyone goes to church, the celebration has begun.

Why circumcision? Why is this necessary? We, in Europe, don't do that. There are a few explanations for this.

Bacteria can build up in uncircumcised men, which can lead to infections in the urinary tract and cause serious complications. That's a simple medical explanation, there are others.

Muslims practice this religious tradition as a Sunnah. That is, with the circumcision they follow the prophet Mohammed. He recommended male circumcision to Muslims. However, there is no fixed age requirement in Islam for when this procedure should take place.

After all, circumcision is recommended to Muslims in the Koran, their 'holy scripture'. It goes back to Ibrahim, i.e. Jewish Abraham. In the Islamic tradition, he is one of the most important prophets and forerunners of Mohammed.

The circumcision of boys without medical necessity is rejected in Europe, with reference to the

Children's right to bodily integrity, both boys and girls.

Before the “white men” came to Kenya, there was no Christmas. In Africa, children are traditionally initiated into their respective tribes. This is done through circumcision. Most tribes that circumcise boys also circumcise their girls. Schools in Kenya are closed. This is the time when teenagers enter the adult world. Before they are accepted into the male world, they must undergo an initiation ritual - the traditional painful rite of circumcision. During the ritual, the boys cannot show that they are in pain, only in this way do they become real men. Initiation ceremonies usually last from October to December. you are important as they signify a child's acceptance in the tribe and his or her place in the adult community within the tribe. Some tribes perform a series of initiation rites as early as age 5 or 6, and then another series when the child is in their teens. Boys to be circumcised generally go through a ceremony before being circumcised. Depending on the strain, this can take one to several days. Personally, I was woken up early one morning by boys running around the village singing songs. This is part of their circumcision rituals. Many boys are usually circumcised at the same time. During circumcision, boys are encouraged not to scream or flinch to show they really are men. Some tribes would have their tribesmen point javelins at the boy being circumcised as a threat not to flinch or scream. The boy was also told that if he showed any sign of pain, he would be killed. They thought that if a boy showed pain, he wasn't a good warrior. After circumcision is complete, many tribes allow the newly circumcised to rest and relax for a period of time. During this time they are taught tribal history and traditions. The mothers of the boys cook a lot of food for their sons so that the boys can gain strength. The young do not do any chores they would normally do until the rest period is over. Boys and grown men look at other uncircumcised men as "boys". This means they feel that the uncircumcised cannot be parents or hold a position of authority because they are not adults. There are some tribes that do not circumcise their members at all. One of these tribes is the Luo tribe. Since the Luo tribe does not practice circumcision, neighboring tribes consider this tribe to be composed of children. You will find boys from neighboring tribes teasing and bullying members of Luo tribe. In 1992 the first multi-party elections took place. What does that have to do with circumcision? Kenyans wondered what would happen if an uncircumcised man won the election. Since the uncircumcised are considered children, in their eyes it would be tantamount to to make a seven-year-old President of the United States. Circumcision rituals are slowly dying out and being replaced by more modern circumcision techniques. (women's health)

A man comes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, I can't get my foreskin back."

Then the doctor: "You don't lend something like that either."

You can't do that without money either. Male Circumcision Packages: Sh8,000 for circumcision under Local Anesthesia and Sh18,000 for circumcision under General Anesthesia. If you lose your foreskin, you also lose your money. balance must be.

Everyone sit down. The "new" men stand on a stage. The celebration begins. I understand almost nothing, even when English is spoken, which is not often the case. Don't worry. The "new" men introduce themselves. The relatives cheer. That takes time. A few more speeches will be given. I go. Look around the facility. About 20 minutes later the celebration is over.

she don't appreciate anything from me

she's always mad shes on her monthly

i'll pack my bags and move to the telly

she thinks i'm coming back like makaveli

We are invited to lunch, which will be served at Grandpa's house. This house is about 10 kilometers from the city. Nice area here. Everything is green and I hear it rains every afternoon. Comfortable climatic conditions. Soon we have arrived, are greeted warmly, and are sitting in a huge living room, or "sitting room" as it is called in Kenya. This sitting room is so large that the House of the Divines could easily fit in it. A tent has been set up for us guests, including armchairs, nice in the shade. Some benches are under the trees, giving those who are seated a nice shade. A buffet was set up at the house. Very good food! I have to admit. We all eat. As always, I eat too little for my divine, I myself feel full, it certainly has something to do with that I have hardly slept for a few days, and my appetite is suffering as a result. I can only calm her down with difficulty.

we use to be cool she pretend to be

your best friend can be your worst enemy

always alone that's why i never feel lonely

not around people cause they full of baloney

After the meal we will be introduced to the guests. Few know each other. I'm not known at all. First, the family members are introduced. When they hear her name, they stand up so that everyone can see them. Suddenly I hear my name too, I think I misheard it, but yes it's true, me too, a mzungu is introduced.

Some people give a little speech, the papa, the proud one, the grandpa, another grandpa, a nephew, the grandma. Then gifts are given to the "new" man. The "new" man is very happy about the gifts. Who wouldn't be happy about gifts?

After this program there is a cozy get-together. I'm talking to grandpa, I'm not sure if he's a grandpa, but let's leave it at that.

Another thing worth mentioning is that the toilet broke. Even a toilet can't stand everything. Of course not, a toilet has an expiry date. By the way, how do you call an intelligent toilet user. Answer: Smartass!

As it gets dark, the sky full of heavy black clouds we drive back to Kericho.

she's conceit i don't know how to treat her

she think i'm to cheap she want to date derek jeter

she think i'm a cheater, she stalk my tweeter

girl give me space i'm not justin beiber

The celebration is not over yet. We're going to a bar. I think we'll have another beer, then go back to the hotel and lay down. I hope so! I'm not a believer, but I pray for it! And that means something. Soon we'll be in a bar. A nightclub. music blares. Dancing in the basement. We find a relatively quiet place. There is a waitress who is responsible for the guests in the dance hall, i.e. in the basement, and for us one floor up. The beer isn't cold, cool maybe, definitely not cold, definitely not the way it should be. People are talking, I can't have a say, I still don't understand Swahili. That has to change! One round at a time. I ask: "Where are the toilets here?"

The answer comes immediately: "There isn't, everyone cheats on everyone here."

Its getting late. Not really late, it's getting early, we leave at 1 a.m.

I'm single like a one dollar bill

i hear people have problems like dr.phil

he's on drugs he live a hard life

can't control his temper he beat on his wife

The hotel is dark, no lights are on. The front door is firmly locked. We don't know how to get in. Then we hear a voice, it comes out of the darkness. "Take the entrance around the corner!" This is how we get to the hotel. I can't tell much more, I'm too tired and drained. Sleep closes my eyes. It's time to rest.

i'm sick of love songs like neyo

i'm gonna blow money in the casino

i tuck in my chain when i walk the streets yo

they quick to snatch ya chain like deebo

i stay fly like a pelican

they talk about me cause i make them feel relevant

my ex calling me i don't even bother

cause she still messing with her baby father

live life like paradise

you can't live off your parents like a parasite

keep it pimping i'm doing all right

single ready to mingle we party all night