It’s really hard, and when it’s all said and done doesn’t appear to be for everyone. But most of us know it’s an incredibly noble, brave and courageous thing to do. So let’s break down four reasons to go back home and three reasons to stay put in the diaspora.
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NB: I also find it very cool to be getting a guest post from an African living in the UK. The first of hopefully many.
Introduction
1) Martin Luther King’s Dream Had One Little Hitch: Tolerance Isn’t All That It’s Cracked Up to Be (This post is quite long so get yourself something to drink before you read it)
Take It Away Gal
Mwangi put me on the spot and asked me to do a guest post about being an incarnate immigrant Kenyan. Being quite the (more…)
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Introduction by Mwangi - Acolyte from My part of the world [1:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download1)The West Has Many Distractions: Focus on That Which Is Important Not That Which Is Urgent
2) Acolyte’s fascinating post on the Dutch missionaries (It’s a three parter and it’s amazing)
The Post Begins Like This…….. (more…)
I recently read about the heart breaking, raw reaction that Kelly had to having to leave Kenya. That mixed in with some discussions I had with some friends got me thinking about what it was like when I had to say goodbye to Africa.
Below is a list of words, expressions and institutions that you will regularly hear about once you land in the land down under. I expect this list to expand as you guys send me words that you often use within your Australian experience. For more information on Australian slang words check out Koala Net (more…)
To refer to the check-list that you will guide you in immigrating to Australia within a week please refer to the Introduction post in the series.
Relationships
We are in the home stretch! I thought I would make this final article short, sweet and to the point.
So how do you know that you have been away from your native country for way too long. Never fear, I am here to give you the warning signs that you have lost touch with the motherland.
