Eight days on road to join the Moot
JUThe long journey from Zambia

It doesn’t matter how big or small a scout group is. What really matter is how much we believe in it!
Our father Baden Powel said: “I have always believed that if there is the right spirit, we can kick out the “im” from “impossible”… And that’s exactly what our friends from Zambia have done to make it for the 13th World Scout Moot.
They left the town of Chipata, in Zambia on 20th July by bus heading to the capital Lusaka. Then they boarded another bus to Kapiri in central Zambia before proceeding to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania by train. Finally they arrived in Nairobi on 27th July at 2.30 AM by bus.
During their eight-day grueling journey, they also travelled by taxes, minibuses and saloon cars to move from one part to the other, just to be in time for the 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya.
I met the contingent and its leader at the registration tent when they arrived at Rowallan Camp at 2.30 a.m in the morning. Although they looked really tired and worn out, they could still afford a smile with the joy of finally making it, and were even enthusiastic to narrate their experience.
The contingent leader, Greevin Matti and a member of his staff Joseph Banda has this to say:

1. Q: “Why did you decide to travel by road from Zambia?”

A: “We are a quite small group and we did not have enough money to come here by plane so we decided to come by road.”

1. “Nevertheless you are here now!”

A: Yes, here we are, and we’re so happy! The journey has been long travelling by train, buses, mini buses and taxis just to be in time for the Opening Ceremony. But we’ve entered the game and we are excited to be part of this great and historic moment in Africa!”

1. A: “Why was it so important for you to be here?”

Because I want my guys to share the experience, learn and meet new friends.
This Moot is also the first for Africa and it presents a big opportunity for our young people to meet and interact in an international environment.  We have a responsibility to give our young people opportunities and to show them where our enthusiasm comes from. They need to be encouraged and urged on.  They need new intercultural opportunities..  If they see and share ideas and experiences, they will have a motivation to go on and overcome obstacles to pursue their aspirations and achieve their goals. This is really important for us.
Well  done Zambia Contingent, and Karibu to this 13th World Scout Moot in Kenya.
Edited by Lydiah