Kenyans are whipped by 5’2 Chinese males and are prevented from accessing parts of their country by Indians. They’re incapable of doing anything but crying online. Losers.
I think another understated aspect is that for some Kenyans, Somalis will always be seen as somewhat foreign and not "true" Kenyans owing to the fact that Somalia is right next door. To some, a Somali operating in Nairobi is seen as influence from Somalia, a nation that has had some bad spats with Kenya in the past. I've seen plenty of misinformation of people claiming NFD Somalis are mostly refugees or immigrants from Jubaland or whatever.It's just routine empty noise.
If you look back at the rhetoric aimed at Somalis in the early 2000s that is if you read old news articles in Kenyan media, its the exact some thing. And nothing major has happened.
It's also much harder now to cause any harm since Somalis are basically in charge of the entire security apparatus in Kenya . They also went crazy over this.
They even went crazy when the president ended NFD Identification vetting policy, which gives Somalis free movement and control. Chanting ''We will resist"
Somalis are govern NFD more fully now, more in control and have been continuelly elected as governors over it , they have launched major infrastructure projects the last 2-3 years as well to develop it, brought in new investments etc.
Garissa is the fastest growing developing city in Kenya right now. and they have succeeded in getting the president on their side and he is loudly fighting on their behalf to end the marginalization:
They now even run key political positions in Nairobi's local government Members of the County Assembly.
The real reason they are going ape-shit all over Social media all time about Somalis is because Kikuyus are loosing their dominant position and influence. Economically and politically. Especially since Somali politicians/Businessmen are building alliances and coalitions bridging across ethnic lines and for many of them fighting Somalis would be like suicide almost, instead they want to fight alongside Somalis like Ruto is.
I think another understated aspect is that for some Kenyans, Somalis will always be seen as somewhat foreign and not "true" Kenyans owing to the fact that Somalia is right next door. To some, a Somali operating in Nairobi is seen as influence from Somalia, a nation that has had some bad spats with Kenya in the past. I've seen plenty of misinformation of people claiming NFD Somalis are mostly refugees or immigrants from Jubaland or whatever.
Of course this is all ignoring the fact that I see next to no outrage or care about all the successful Indian and Chinese Kenyans so it might really just be a deep seated personal grudge against Somalis linked to geopolitical reasons.
But again I know most Kenyans are nice and don't harbor any ill intent against Somalis and these are just loud mouths.
Somalis govern NFD more fully now, more in control and have been continually elected as governors over it , they have launched major infrastructure projects the last 2-3 years as well to develop it, brought in new investments etc.
Garissa is the fastest growing developing city in Kenya right now
I think another understated aspect is that for some Kenyans, Somalis will always be seen as somewhat foreign and not "true" Kenyans owing to the fact that Somalia is right next door. To some, a Somali operating in Nairobi is seen as influence from Somalia, a nation that has had some bad spats with Kenya in the past. I've seen plenty of misinformation of people claiming NFD Somalis are mostly refugees or immigrants from Jubaland or whatever.
Of course this is all ignoring the fact that I see next to no outrage or care about all the successful Indian and Chinese Kenyans so it might really just be a deep seated personal grudge against Somalis linked to geopolitical reasons.
But again I know most Kenyans are nice and don't harbor any ill intent against Somalis and these are just loud mouths.
The entire region should be incorporated regardles, Kenya has no rightful claim to it. Unfortunately Somalis were collectively screwed by the British, twice.On the Very Small and Improbable Chance that the Somali Government and the Vision and Dhiig does return.
All of Northern Kenya needs to be taken.
Marsabit, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Tana River, Garissa all need to be incorporated as a Perfect Get Back for all Somalis have been though by these Chimps and the Countless Decades of being Asleep at the Wheel and the Abandonment of Somalis in this Region by the Somali Government.
You have a point there, and I also think the Islam component plays a big role.
A lot of people in Kenya still hold Islamophobic views and see Somalis as a “threat” to their Christian identity. On top of that, there’s a strong colonial worldview they’ve inherited. They idolize Cadaans and, by extension, Indians since the British elevated Indians as middlemen and overlords during colonial rule. Meanwhile, Somalis were the opposite: defiant, independent rebels who refused to be subdued. That defiance created a stigma that still lingers today.
So when Somalis succeed and support one another, it hits differently. With other races, Kenyans can shrug and say, “oh, they’re superior to us.” But when it’s Somalis, it’s like holding up a dirty mirror , it reflects back their own insecurities and inadequacies. Instead of seeing Somali success as something to emulate, some people spiral into jealousy and slander.
The entire region should be incorporated regardles, Kenya has no rightful claim to it. Unfortunately Somalis were collectively screwed by the British, twice.
Yes, and also, it should be viewed as Western policy, particularly the UK their former colonial masters and the US.
Kenya is a proxy state, it is completely run by the Brits and they have always upheld their policies. They have British bases all over still and their troops are lead by the British.
Kenyans themselves wouldnt be able to come up with any policies against Somalis, they have always been directed by the west.
Anywhere Kenya moves you will see a Brit directing them.
It is the western policy of fighting Muslims. They are powerless on their own. Same with Ethiopia, these are states created and held together by the west, who direct all their policies, particularly towards us Somalis.
@Gracias @World even pointed the grim irony about this
Somalis are way larger in number than Indians or Chinese so will always be noticeableI’m holding Somalis accountable. It has nothing to do with being madow or not being madow . If you have actually been in Kenya you’ll see how these people move. The average white/south asian wants nothing to do with the average Kenyan. They make sure they stay as far away as possible from them because they understand their nature. They don’t want to see the Kenyan and they make sure the Kenyan doesn’t see them. This is how they always avert the Kenyans eye when it comes to the media.
Yet the Somali who have seen the ugly side of Kenyans through different massacres always find ourselves flaunting our wealth, engaging in discourse with them or even just being to trustworthy of them. In an ideal world there should be nothing wrong with this but when you live in a 3rd world country full of disgruntled people who want to blame someone for their failures they will make sure to blame you. Why? Because you made yourself visible to them .
If you are gonna live amongst your enemy it’s on you to be cautious of them.