Mohamamud somo
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Is From Kenya
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WAGALLA MASSACRE IN KENYA
The Wagalla massacre was a massacre of ethnic Somalis by the Kenyan Army on 10 February 1984 in Wajir County, Kenya. Daniel arap Moi opened barracks near Wagalla, where he brought soldiers to 'discipline the villagers irrespective of age'.
By Mohamamud somoabout a year ago in Families
Lion Jungle of Africa
n the year 2000, I embarked on a five-month safari to Kenya that forever transformed my understanding of humanity and delved into the profound depths of the human psyche. It was during one mesmerizing afternoon near Mount Aligalo that I stumbled upon lion prints not far from my tent. To my amazement, my guides were astonished but calmly remarked, "He is not bad, he is our lion." It was on those very plains, where humanity itself originated, that Carl Jung wrote of animals as the sacred "priests of God."
By Mohamamud somoabout a year ago in Beat
A journey to Somalia
I had always believed that destiny would one day lead me to an extraordinary place. That day finally arrived when fate whispered in my ear, urging me to embark on a journey to Somalia. So, I woke up and bid farewell to my loved ones, explaining that I had to go. It is through going away that we return with new perspectives, enabling us to see the familiar with fresh eyes.
By Mohamamud somoabout a year ago in Families
DREAM BIG
My name is Mohamud, and I am a pastoralist from Kenya. For many years, I reared livestock, mainly camels and cows. However, a severe drought wiped out all of my livestock, leaving my family and I devastated. With five children to care for, life became unbearable, and we were forced to become internally displaced persons and move to a settlement.
By Mohamamud somoabout a year ago in Families
Life in a remote area
Growing up in Barmil, a remote area in Wajir County, Kenya was a challenging but fulfilling experience that had a significant impact on my character and values. My parents were pastoralists, and we relied on the milk and meat from our livestock to survive. However, one of the most significant challenges we faced was the scarcity of clean water. We had to travel long distances to fetch water, which was a struggle for us.
By Mohamamud somoabout a year ago in Education