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| Citizens impressed after milk left for someone else to pick |
Nairobi businesswoman Kami Mbaabu recently stumbled upon a heartwarming scene that evokes the essence of Ubuntu. Nairobi Woman Impressed After Finding Stranger Left Milk in Thicket for Someone Else to Pick The concept of Ubuntu, which translates to “I am because we are,” is a timeless African philosophy emphasising togetherness and shared humanity. Kami and her friends were journeying along a rural road when she encountered a poignant display of trust and mutual respect. They noticed a container of fresh milk left by the roadside, placed there for someone else to collect later. Reached for comment, Kami told TUKO.co.ke that they stumbled on the container in Kajiado, the stretch towards Mashuruu. “No fear of being poisoned or thieving. No fear of being done dirty. It was really beautiful to see,” she said. This simple yet profound gesture was not a careless abandonment but a deliberate act rooted in tradition. It embodied the deep-seated trust and communal bonds that characterize traditional African societies. This is because the residents hold a firm belief in the integrity and goodwill of their neighbours. “Witnessing this reaffirmed our belief in the intrinsic goodness of people and the strength of communal ties,” Kami added. The scene was a beautiful reminder that in some parts of the world, humanity remains untarnished. Caroline Kat: “At home, we leave the milk in the metallic gallon at the gate for the Nduthi guy to collect and ferry to the dairy. He measures, records on the card, and empties it. We only pick up the empty gallon, and nobody touches it.” Jaky Jay: “Even at my home, we have a tree by the roadside where we leave the milk to be collected, then pick the containers later.” Halima Mohamed Salat: “Unfortunately, that world is slowly vanishing.”
by Hillary Lisimba
