2 Official Newspaper of the 13th World Scout Moot, Kenya 2010 July 31

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Excitement galore engulfed the opening ceremony. Participants drowned in a celebratory mood as they witnessed the kicking off of

the first ever World Scout Moot in Africa.

Then it was time to depart for the various expedition centres for a four day adventure of ultimate discovery.

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A Scout Day Like No Other

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As the world went about its daily activities, history was being written at the Rowallan Scout Camp in Nairobi, Kenya on July 28th, 2010. It is now official that Kenya is the first African country to host a World Scout Moot! After a chilly night that prompted the Swedish contingent to sing and dance for the better part of the night, may be in an attempt to keep warm, most of the Scouts were up and running by 6.00 a.m in readiness for the big day. You could tell from the radiance on their faces that the anticipation was real and high.

By 8.00 am the Rovers were done with freshening up, packed their camping gear in readiness for their departure to the expedition centres, taken breakfast and were gathering in the arena for the presidential opening ceremony. Amazing! It was a view to behold as an array of beauty donned the arena; a rainbow of Scouts singing, dancing, mingling and interacting in a spectacular display of their colourful uniforms and national flags. Hundreds danced to a popular Kenyan music genre, Mugithi. (a dance where people dance in a single file and go round forming a big dancing ring)

The gusto and the energy they exuded told it all: It’s Time! And before long the moment that the world had been waiting for was finally here as President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya, who is also the Patron of Kenya Scouts Association, and also a Patron of World Scouting walked into the arena, flanked by an array of high ranking officials in the Government of Kenya and the Scout Movement. When time came for the recognition of respective contingents, the ceremony got spiced up as those with smaller number of participants shouted at the top of their

voices to match those of bigger ones such as Kenya, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Australia. In an uplifting speech to the highly charged and excited Scouts, the President wished the participants a memorable stay in Kenya. He invited them to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of the Kenyan people, to make friends and to discover Kenya.

At the end of his speech, there was a new burst of energy, clapping, Scout yells, Vuvuzelas blowing, flags waving. The Moot was officially on in Kenya. Then came the time for participants to load their luggage into trucks heading either to Machakos, Embu or Nyeri expedition camps to start a four day journey of Ultimate Discovery.

Story: Peter Ngare, Kenya

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Did You Listen to the President?

To anyone who was listening to Kenya’s President Mwai Kibaki’s speech when he presided over the official opening of the 13th World Scout Moot, there were two particular paragraphs that each scout should commit to memory.

.... from The speech

“I take this opportunity to remind the youth that as taught in the scout movement, through dedicated duty to God, duty to others and duty to oneself, we can succeed in building a better world for all of us. Let no one, therefore, stop you, as young people from bringing positive change and progress to your communities, countries and the world at large.

I also remind you as William Shakespeare once said and I quote: ‘Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt’ end quote. By doubts and fear, nothing is gained; on the contrary everything is lost. I urge the youth to be courageous, bold and optimistic in seeking

to change their circumstances for the better. I challenge you to make use of every opportunity at your disposal because inside each one of you there are the seeds of greatness and potential to effect changes.”

What the President was imploring is for the Rovers to be fully determined to succeed in anything good that they set out to achieve. If you have a dream, live it!. Do not listen to those who will try to derail you by planting seeds of doubt and fear in you. There is a lot of good that you will achieve when you refuse to be cast down by fear.

In the words of the President of Kenya, each one of us has a seed of greatness. All that is needed is to water and nurture it and you will be great. And it is in this that you will have fulfilled your duty to God by becoming what he made you to be; duty to others by being in a position to serve the society effectively; and a duty to yourself because you will live a fulfilling life.

Story: Peter Ngare, kenya

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sWITZerLANDDANIeLA 25 year old

It’s was a long trip to Kenya. People here are very friendly and open. It’s nice!

DeNmArKIDA . 19 years old

We got lost in Kibera. Nairobi is more of what I had imagined. Have been here for a week as tourists . Here at the Moot I feel nice as we are all Scouts

AUsTrIAAndreas

It was fun for the 30 of us to get here from the airport by a small bus meant for 15 people. It was amazing how we fit so well. But it was fun!

NorWAYfrederik 17 years old

Our plane was delayed and had to fly to Johannesburg instead of Tanzania where we were to go for a safari before coming here. Our luggage got lost but we finally got it.

sWeDeNsofia 21 years old Annika 22 years old

We came from Mombasa and the driver got lost. He went the wrong way. We stayed for one hour stuck in traffic near Kibera. But finally we found our way to Rowallan Scout Camp.

ANGoLAVette Willys

It is the first time we are having a World Moot in Africa and is going to be good to share our experience. BP our founder died in Kenya, which means that Africa is part of Scouting history. We lost our tents on our way here and now we sharing a big tent.

BrAZILLucas / rafael/ Leticia

We expect the Moot to be a great opportunity for us to work with others. BP our founder is buried here in Kenya, so as Scouts we have to visit here at least once in a lifetime.

hoNG KoNGhoi-Kit 18 years old pui – sze 18 years old

In Kenya the weather is either too hot or too cold. I expected to see the animals. This is a poor country but with very friendly people.

Story: Angelica Martínez Photos by: Ludwig Animas

My Experience

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EMBU

Jubilant entry to njukiri

After an exciting two-hour drive, the Rovers arrived at Embu Expedition Centre just before dusk to an applausive welcome by members of the International Service Team (IST) and top government officials in Eastern Province. The welcoming party was led by the Eastern Deputy Provincial Commissioner, Mr. David Kirui.

The area Provincial Commissioner, Ms Claire Omolo, in a speech, read on her behalf by her deputy expressed gratitude to the Moot organizers for selecting Embu as one of the Expedition Centres.

She said the Moot will provide an invaluable experience to the young people as they exchange ideas and learn the culture of the local communities, while on the other hand Kenyans will benefit from their experiences.

She lauded the Scouting Movement for playing a critical role in moulding the character of young people to be responsible citizens and leaders of integrity.

The deputy PC promised to organize for young people from the locality to have an interactive session with the Rovers during their four day stay at the expedition centre.

They Rovers were happy to learn that they did not have to cook on their first day as the provincial local organizing committee had prepared dinner for them. Story: Makara Kamotho, Kenya

Eight days on road to join the MootIT DoesN’T mATTer hoW BIG or smALL A scoUT GroUp Is. WhAT reALLY mATTer Is hoW mUch We BeLIeVe IN IT!The long journey from Zambia

Our father Baden Powell said: “I have always believed that if there is the right spirit, we can kick out the “im” from “impossible”… And that’s exactly what our friends from Zambia have done to make it for the 13th World Scout Moot.

They left the town of Chipata, in Zambia on 20th July by bus heading to the capital Lusaka. Then they boarded another bus to Kapiri in central Zambia before proceeding to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania by train. Finally they arrived in Nairobi on 27th July at 2.30 AM by bus.

During their eight-day grueling journey, they also travelled by taxes, minibuses and saloon cars to move from one part to the other, just to be in time for the 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya.

I met the contingent and its leader at the registration tent when they arrived at Rowallan Camp at 2.30 a.m in the morning. Although they looked really tired and worn out, they could still afford a smile with the joy of finally making it, and were even enthusiastic to narrate their experience.

Well done Zambia Contingent, and Karibu to this 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya.

Story: Conny, ItalyPhoto by: Euloge Ishimwe

Huit jours en route pour nous rejoindre au MootpeU ImporTe LA GrANDeUr D’UN GroUp scoUT, c’esT sA pAssIoN qUI compTe !Le long voyage de la Zambie

Notre père B.P. disait que « si l’on a le vrai esprit, rien n’est impossible ». C’est exactement ce que nos amis de la Zambie on fait pour le 13ème Moot Scout Mondial.

Ils sont partis de Chipata en Zambie le 20 juillet en bus jusqu’a la capitale Lusaka, après un autre bus pour Capiri en Zambie centrale, avant de procéder jusqu’à Dar es Salaam en train. Finalement ils sont arrivés à Nairobi le 27 juillet à 2h30 du matin.

Pendant les huit jours de voyage ils ont pris aussi des taxis et des minibus pour se déplacer d’un côté à l’autre et être à l’heure pour la cérémonie d’ouverture du 13ème Moot Scout Mondial au Kenya.

J’ai rencontré le leader de la délégation de Zambie en enregistrant son arrivée au Camp de Rowallan à 2h30 du matin. Ils étaient vraiment très fatigués, mais avec l’envie de nous offrir un sourire et de partager leur histoire, contents d’être arrivés .

Bravo la Zambie et Karibu au 13ème Moot Scout Mondial.

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Machakos

Chosen as one of the sites to host the 13th World Scout moot to host over 500 Rovers, there was fanfare as nine buses snaked through the streets of the small but forever lively town. Final destination: Katoloni Scouts Centre

Machakos town is famous for hosting the successful Machakos Accord that negotiated and ushered in peace in the war-torn Sudan. It was also this historic town that attracted the first European traders who ventured into the East African hinterland and settled in it before establishing the first trading outpost in the heart of East Africa.

La tenue du Moot scout renforce 100 ans d‘histoire de la ville de Machakos

Choisi comme l’un des sites du 13e Moot Scout Mondial pour accueillir plus de 500 routiers, il y avait trop de battage lorsque neuf autobus venaient d’arriver à Machakos, une petite ville mais toujours très animée. Destination finale: Centre Scout de Katoloni, lieu de l’événement pour quatre jours.

La ville de Machakos est connue pour avoir accueilli avec succès les Accords de Machakos qui ont mis fin à la guerre du Soudan. C’est également cette ville historique qui a attiré les premiers commerçants européens qui se sont aventurés dans l’arrière-pays de l’Afrique de l’Est et se sont installés là bas avant d’établir le premier centre de négoce dans le cœur de l’Afrique de l’Est.

Bien que la communauté soit connue pour le commerce de l’ivoire et autres marchandises de l’Afrique de l’Est jusqu’au lac Victoria, elle est également reconnue pour son service militaire pendant la première et la deuxième guerre mondiale où les ressortissants de ladite communauté ont fait preuve de beaucoup de talent, de courage et de leadership.

«La tenue de la 13e Moot Scout à Machakos est un signe du dynamisme du développement [de la ville] », a déclaré le Dr Christopher Mbatha, le président de l’Association Scoute du Kenya, région basse orientale.

Although the community was known for trade in ivory and other merchandise from the East African heartland up to the great Lake Victoria, they were also famed for their service in soldiery in the first and Second world wars where they exemplified great skill, courage and leadership.

“The hosting of the 13th World Scout Moot in Machakos is a sign of the dynamism of development [of the town]”, said Dr Christopher Mbatha, the chairman, Kenya Scouts Association, Lower Eastern region.

Story: Munyasya Musya

Scout Moot strengthens Machakos Town’s 100-Yearold history

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Everything is going to be recycled

The Scout Leader responsible for environmental issues at the Moot is Jimmy Gakuva. He says that recycling is “a continuous process.” During the Moot, the participants will be expected to adhere to the camp rules relating to waste disposal to keep the campsites clean. During the Moot, there will be continuous demonstrations on how to recycle waste while taking care of the environment. Jimmy says that Scouts play an essential role in reducing global warming. In Kenya, Scouts are making their contribution by planting ten million trees.

Tout va être recyclé

Jimmy Gakuva est le responsable du secteur environnement au Moot. Il dit que le recyclage des déchets est « un processus constant ». Pendant le Moot, les participants seront obligés de respecter les règles du camp relatives à l’élimination des déchets afin de garder le site du camp propre tout en développant leur attention pour l’environnement. D’après Jimmy, les Scouts jouent un rôle essentiel dans la réduction du réchauffement planétaire. Au Kenya, les Scouts apportent leur contribution par la plantation de dix millions d’arbres.

Story: Nuno Perestrelo, PortugalPhotos by: Nuno Perestrelo, Portugal

A day with nature

The air was with high expectations of the days’ activities as we all looked for-ward to our departure from the campsite to our various expedition sites. Despite the chilly weather, the Rovers were optimistic that the day will be blissful as we neared the Giathimita Falls. The road was slippery and rough. We were forced to alight from the bus and walk for almost 10 kilo-metres to the falls.

Giathimita Falls are a man made tourist attraction which are famous for the generation of electricity that is supplied to different parts of Nyeri district.

What triggered our laughter is how one of the Rovers from Libya fell on the rock and kept on sliding.

After spending some time at the Falls, we then headed to Tumutumu hills to plant tree seedlings as the forest. Later on we went back to the expedition centre after spending a fruitful day.

Story: Milcah Wairimu, Kenya Photos by: Klaus Raimund Schreiner, Austria

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A Truly Historical MootYou have come to Kenya at a time when it is painted Green and red - people, caps, T-shirts, scarves, banners… you name it. These are the colors of the moment.

If you are Green in Kenya at such a time as this, then you are supporting the Proposed New Constitution. And if you are Red, you don’t like it.

And there are also the Water Melons. This is the name given to those still undecided on whether to go Green or Red.

August 4th, 2010, next Wednesday to be precise will be the day of decision. This will be a special public holiday to choose which of these colors is more appealing to Kenya. If Green, there will be a New Constitution. If Reds carry the day, the Constitution passed at independence in 1963 will continue.

There is also another historical event taking place: The 17th Africa Senior Athletics in Nairobi. This is the first time the country that boasts prowess in athletics is hosting the event.

Then the 13th World Scout Moot. Another historical event as it is the first time since the inaugural Moot in 1931 that an African country is playing host. And that happens to be in Kenya. Bravo!

What a privilege for participants of the 13th World Scout Moot to be part of these historical moments. Story: Peter Ngare, Kenya

Un Moot véritablement historique Vous êtes venus au Kenya à un moment ou tout est rouge ou Vert: les gens, casquettes, T-shirts, écharpes, banderoles . ce sont les couleurs de cette période.

À présent, au Kenya, si vous êtes Verts, alors vous soutenez le projet pour une nouvelle Constitution. Si vous êtes Rouges, vous ne le soutenez pas.

Il y a aussi les pastèques, C’est le nom donné à ceux qui sont encore indécis sur l’opportunité de passer au vert ou rouge.

La journée finale c’est le 4 août 2010, mercredi prochain pour être plus précis sera le jour de la décision. Ce sera une journée spéciale, de choisir laquelle de ces couleurs est plus attrayante pour le Kenya. Si “Green”, il y aura une nouvelle constitution. Si les “Reds” l’emportent, la constitution adoptée à l’indépendance en 1963 restera en vigueur.

Il y a aussi un autre événement historique: les 17e Jeux d’Athlétisme Afrique Senior à Nairobi. C’est la première fois, pour le pays qui se vante des champions d’Athlétisme, d’abriter un tel événement.

Puis , le 13ème Moot Scout Mondial. Un autre événement historique car c’est la première fois depuis le Moot inaugurale en 1931 qu’un pays africain joue hôte. Ce pays là c’est le Kenya. Bravo!

C’est un privilège pour les participants au 13ème Moot Scout Mondial de faire partie de ces moments historiques.

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