Gaita Wamucii is Earth.org Ambassador of Nairobi in Kenya. He talked with Rafael, who coordinates the worldwide network of Earth.org Ambassadors.
Rafael: Gaita, I have learned that Nairobi means “the place of cool waters”. Is it right? How is life in the capital of Kenya?
Gaita: Yes that’s right Rafael. The nomadic Maasai people, who moved almost across the entire area across the mid and southern regions of Kenya, in search of pasture and water, used to refer to this region as Enkare Nyirobi, which in the beautiful language of the Maasai means “the place of cool waters”. Life in Nairobi, compared to other East African Cities is relatively fast and very much infused with energy. People don’t smile as much as in rural Kenya but nonetheless there is a general spirit of warmness amongst the city dwellers.
Rafael: What is the “must do” in Kenya?
Gaita: Must do in terms of ? If you mean a “must do” in terms of having a true Kenyan Experience, then I would, without hesitation say travel in a Matatu (Public Service Vehicle) and get as far away from the city as you can towards interior rural Kenya.
Rafael: What has motivated you to apply for the position of an Earth.org Ambassador?
Gaita: The whole idea is superbly noble and it irresistibly appealed to me especially the goal of having objective/reliable travel information availed by people who know their locations quite well. Personally I would love to access this information, so, why not make it possible for others to do so?
Rafael: Gaita, you are working for a travel agency in Nairobi? What would be the favorite tour you would suggest me? .
Gaita: Yes. That’s right Rafael. I´am working with africapoint.com, an online travel agency serving various destinations in Africa- the continent of vast contrasts. Favorite tour? That is a hard one given that various tours have uniquely rewarding experiences. However, if you really press me to suggest one, the Mara migration Safari, that includes a chance to witness the Great annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture crossing into Kenya is simply amazing.
Rafael: What can we do together to improve the Ambassador Program from your point of view?
Gaita: The active interaction amongst the Ambassadors is very important to nurture teamwork. If people working everyday together, interacting day in day out require team building, you can imagine what is required for people working remotely. But even this can be done remotely, in the spirit of Earth.org.
Rafael: What is your wish for Earth.org?
Gaita: That for all travelers, wherever they may be on this beautiful planet may have Earth.org as the starting and finishing point of each and every travel experience. Most importantly it´s my wish that Earth.org may grow earning the trust of travelers as the home of useful and reliable travel information.
Rafael: Thanks for joining Earth.org, Gaita! I´m looking forward to our cooperation.
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otto 9:41 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Nice interview Gaita
– and best regards to Nairobi!
Rob 10:24 pm on November 2, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hey Gaita! Great to have you on board and a wonderful interview indeed. How I would love to witness the Mara migration one day! It must be truly amazing
steve 7:00 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
hi gaita! welcome to the team. very nice introduction, really makes me want to visit kenya
Rafael 8:56 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Gaita, great to have you on board! Looking forward to our cooperation!
@teresa – thanks for publishing!
Mathias 11:15 am on November 3, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Hi Gaita, I’m very glad to have you with us! Looking forward for a long and fruitful cooperation
Gaita 4:28 pm on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Thank you everyone. I appreciate!
Gaita 4:34 pm on November 6, 2009 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Rafael,Teresa, Great Job!