Introduction to Kersi Rustomji

This is for Kersi!

This journal is my "treat" for Kersi Rustomji, a writer and commentator, aged 73, who now lives in Australia but we share a common history as former migrants to East Africa.
 The East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika) provide the setting of some of the most successful histories of migration and positive coexistence. In this blog, I feature the work of Kersi Rustomji, in its original and unedited form because to read and enjoy Keris's work, it is best to follow Kersi in the way that he wrote some of his stories and articles. Some chapters are also provided to help Kersi work on his book and add new sections as he pleases.

This is Kersi Rustomji's work in its original form. It bears testimony to his own style and celebrates his life and experiences. Only he can vouch for the accuracy or truth, if needed, to confirm the content in any way. I am his support and claim no responsibility for the content!

In other words, I am just a helper, working with Kersi to enable him reach new audiences through this 'journal'. I think he should not be denied this opportunity just because he has not been able to manage the internet medium to its fullest; who does? He is in touch with me on a regular basis via email from Australia and I have set him the task to prepare his work for publication here. Where material has been published elsewhere, normal credits will be provided but in most cases Kersi will make the decisions because this is his journal.

This work is offered in good faith and as stated above as a personal favour to Kersi Rustomji. Only he can decide what should go into 'his' journal and when he wishes to add new text. Only he can decide who he wishes to invite to join him in this task.