On my way to work today I had a heart wrenching real moment. Yes, you know those moments when reality hits you and truths dawn on you. That was it. As I boarded the matatu(public transport mini van) , I hardly could have noticed the conductor. He was in their usual purple uniform. AS I sat, I waited for him to ask for his fair. This is when I noticed something incredible about him.

He looked at me and motioned for the money, fingers rubbing against thumb, asking for the money. At this I quickly dived into my jean pocket and fished out the 20 bob he wanted. Handing it over to him, he took it without a word. More >