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Thank You for the information. I apologize if I came across arrogant. Sometimes it is hard to see outside the borders. I am fully aware of the capabilities of Kenyans. The Hospital system I work for has an exchange program for Kenyans studying to be nurses and doctors. But I don't get to converse with them often enough.

I know Kenya to be a bright spot in Africa, but you do have to look at from our perspective. To many African and South American countries are sliding back into anarchy. Irregardless of what we or other Western countries contribute to foster Representative Government. It just disappoints us to see leaders in nations of great potential make moves like this. It makes us nervous and reconsider the aid that we give. I also apologize for doubting Kenya's education system. When our own public system is quit broken. Being a product of that system, I can look back and see the lack of commitment to basic academics. Studies are watered down to make it easier for those that fall behind for whatever reason. This why I will have my kids go to a good private school or be taught at home. If the basics are hammered away earlier on. Finish by say the 6th or 7th grade. Then the child would be more free to seek studies advance topics.

No problem Neb, no offense taken (and anyways a lot of what you said made sense). I think that Kibaki has a point, but he needs to be very careful about how he goes about it. As i always tell my chums here ......HOW you say/do something is as important, if not more important, than WHAT you say/do. He is trying to help Kenyans, which is good for Kenya, but he needs to excercise prudence in how he does that.

Anyways freep on and be blessed.