Today let’s consider the men and women who perished or were injured in the building that collapsed on 23.01.2006 in Nairobi. No really, just stop and think. Think of how it must feel like to be submerged in a thick layer of dust in the darkness not knowing whether anyone is coming to get you. Not able to tell how long you’ve been lying there or where exactly it hurts since you’re just awash with pain. Imagine floating in and out of consciousness with only the thought of your family to hold on to. Let’s give these brave people a face in our mind’s eye so that they don’t just become statistics.
We can’t think of the tragedy without giving big ups to the rescue workers who have been working non-stop to try and save lives. Special consideration is given to the Israelis who have come to assist us, again when we so desperately need their know how. Thanks.
We probably shouldn’t wait for the next building to collapse before we figure out how to tackle the situation.
