Rural Dispatch: Real boys once owned real animals not gadgets

Kenya and presumably the entire world has changed so fast in the past two decades such that whatever was considered fashionable 15 years ago is fighting for space in a county museum somewhere expected to attract tourists soon. If you do not understand what I mean, ask around if anyone still remembers what a ‘disco’ watch is.

Those not so old people of my age group know the tales and importance that surrounded this gadget. It was once hired out for special functions like visiting a girl’s home and during class eight parties that were held before KCPE was sat. Probably, this was the only gadget that intrigued the boy of that era.