The Best of Human Nature

They had a feature on Nation TV yesterday about the overflow of charity in Nakuru to the displaced people from North Rift Valley who are pouring into that town seeking refuge.

The refugees are currently being sheltered at the Nakuru Show ground.

There was this one wide angle shot of a huge huge pile of clothes. Apparently, Nakuru residents had raided their wardrobes and brought so many clothes that they far surpassed current needs, even though there were thousands of people at the camp.

And everyday, these residents of Nakuru flock to the showgrounds intent on finding ways to be useful, to make a difference. They take food to the refugees, they organize activities for the children, sometimes they come simply to walk around the camp, to spend time with the refugees, talking to them, encouraging them.

I was particularly fascinated by this young girl who went to recite poetry. I'd never have thought to go to a refugee camp to recite poetry, but yet there she was, and she had a rapt audience, as far as I could tell. I suppose it all boils down to "such as I have, I give to thee."

God bless the people of Nakuru.