Disqus - Friends of frankiewarren

Re: The Concrete Jungle

Jane Yang — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:59:04 -0000

SO COOL! You probably don't remember, but I'm an engineer by training. EleQtra sounds like an AMAZING JOB. I'm hoping to visit Kampala sometime this year. Do you think I'd be able to tag along one day to work and see the projects in action?!

Re: The Concrete Jungle

Jane Yang — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 11:54:22 -0000

Fantastic! I have a holiday in early December (9-12ish) so maybe I'll just bus over then!

Re: Kampala

Jane Yang — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:55:49 -0000

Yay! Have fun settling in. Also took my first ride in a Land Cruiser today -- they are gigantic!

Re: Kampala Map

Jane Yang — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:18:29 -0000

Great minds think alike. I've done the same thing for Nairobi! What is the Crocodile Cafe & Bar's specialty?

Re: http://blog.frankiewarren.com/post/10680295535

Jane Yang — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:27:10 -0000

This song is also huge in Ghana right now!

Re: Grenade attack on Nairobi disco injures 14

Jane Yang — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:24:42 -0000

Oh, come on, Frankie! Of all the things to talk about in terms of Nairobi, you choose this? Was I really that bad of a host? =]

In all seriousness, Al-Shabaab is likely not responsible for the grenade attack and I highly doubt they were involved in the Dadaab or coast kidnappings. Somali pirates and Al-Shabaab are not the same and there Nairobi and Dadaab instances could just as easily have been the act of displeased, frustrated, and desperate Kenyans. That said, clearly things are heating up here in Nairobi, but please do also mention the good things about my host city (like giraffes that kiss you!) too!

Re: Grenade attack on Nairobi disco injures 14

Jane Yang — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:17:39 -0000

As Kenya has declared war against Al-Shabaab and sent troops to invade Somalia, their police force have to be on the same page with their statements. The truth is, Al-Shabaab is usually pretty up front when they are responsible for an attack, such as the 2010 Kampala bombing. They've denied all connections with any of the recent kidnappings and attacks. Al-Shabaab is also pretty land-based, which is why I doubt their connection with the coast kidnappings. Within Dadaab camp, while it is true that there are AS defectors and sympathizers in the area, there is also a tense relationship with the host community as they see millions of dollars of aid going to refugees while they are passed over. As for the grenade incidences in Nairobi, both seemed to be rather impromptu and not well-planned. I imagine that someone outside of AS is taking advantage of the fear building up in the city. It's certainly not an ideal situation, and there may well be a future attack by AS, but for now, I think many things are being pinned on them that are actually caused by other actors that the Kenyan government should also be worried about and reacting to. Unfortunately, their new "war on terror" smacks a bit too much of the US's "war on terrorism" and I'm not sure if they will put attention domestically as they should.

Re: http://blog.frankiewarren.com/post/13447750987

Jane Yang — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:51:10 -0000

Haha, the Christmas Carol's concert get you inspired?

Re: http://eugenialee.tumblr.com/post/17720459077

Jane Yang — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:19:27 -0000

What's fascinating to me about the mkokoteni is how often there is one person pulling the cart while his friend sleeps on top of the jerricans being hauled...

Re: WHAT IS UP THERE ON TOP OF THAT TREE?

Jane Yang — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:32:22 -0000

Ah, but have you found the A Team amongst the DVD stack? =]