Kenyan Economy Taking Dive

"Until last week, Kenya was one of the most promising countries on the continent, but the ethnic violence, fueled by political passions, is threatening to ruin that reputation. The economy, one of the biggest in Africa, has ground to a halt. Roads are blocked. Shops are closed. Factories are idle. The currency, the Kenyan shilling, is taking a dive." - NY Times

An excellent, thoughtful post by Kenyan blogger Bankelele. Well worth the read! It casts a slightly different, if ominous perspective that only a local could provide.
/great choice of black and white pic for the post, by the way!