[Recap] Mombasa- Support Small Businesses & ♿Accessibility walk

Jambo Local guides, Karibu Sana to my next series of Accessibility :wheelchair: walk and supporting small businesses in MombasaGanjoni and Nyali.

Before anything else would want to wish you all Happy birthday as connect turned 5

I dedicated this poem to my second family Connect because by just a short period of joining this forum I have seen a big positive impact in my life in all aspects such Creativeness, Socially

And also mentally. And by that I am honored to say, Thank you Local Guides for the support whatsoever because it’s not just an ordinary thing to me being a part of you.

“Asante Sana na Mwenyezi Mungu Awabariki” ( Thank you so much And God bless you.)

So, early this month I had some work to take care of in Mombasa and said I will not leave Mombasa empty-handed as usual. As a local guide, I had to write a to-do list after my main business there and thanks once again to Sir @KashifMisidia Sir, for great advice and also to my sister @Ewaade_3A for the meetup she hosted aboutVoyage - The Travel around the world" because I also got some useful tips on my fingertips to accomplish my mission as a local guide.

So when I reached Mombasa and was done with the work I had which was to be in Ganjoni, I immediately noticed that the company I was, it was already on Google maps but no information about it and I added the info as soon as possible and also asked for the phone number to Add on Google maps and all was set.

To my surprise, the building I was at also was not :wheelchair: :x: Accessibility-friendly at the entrance and noticed most buildings have elevators and don’t have wheelchair entrance and to me was so much troubled and was thinking how this person with different disabilities has no chances of getting the services just because of this small act of Discrimination or Rather lack of Awareness.

Accessibility and Small Businesses Support in Mombasa :

I then left the company, reached the area where I had to start my Accessibility and Small Businesses Support, and had a small tour within the area. I was with a friend and I tried to brief on what I wanna do there. And I also encouraged him to join Google maps and start contributing as a local guide which he accepted and he is now a Google maps contributor.

While touring the place, this business location Around Moi university branch Mombasa is well known for transportation, used clothing and clearance and forwarding business which some are not big companies, I was surprised so many businesses were closed here due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. some of this business like Zenith companies limited, Al Husni enterprise, and many others, and to others working hours changed some working days changed because they have less or nothing to offer. And in some premises, you could find only security personnel because it was on a Saturday so they would not want to give information unless owners are available. This happened at the Moi University campus Where I was told I got to get an appointment.

One major lesson I learned in the Supporting Small business and Accessibility walk I have done is that despite people seeing information on Google maps, they don’t have enough knowledge of how important and beneficial it can be to them to have their Business updated on maps and also having my Google business app instead of this only public places by government, big Hotels and Malls are the only places to be Accessible and beneficial for All.

I then left for The Aga Khan Academywhere I was to start the meetup still in the company of this colleague of mine. Thanks to him, he is ambitious and ready to make contribute on maps and also join this beautiful forum. I was to meet another friend whom I also brief about my mission she was ready but then she didn’t show up her phone was off :roll_eyes: . I didn’t lose hope and focus on my mission. And in my mind wondering why no local guide in my country is showing up in my meetups, and yet a number of them are on Connect Forum. So here I decided to visitMama Ngina drivebecause it is near Aga Khan Academy, and this park is in my Accessibility :wheelchair: friendly parks in Mombasa . And here at Mama Ngina Entrance there are also moving stores for Numerous clothings and shoes, Swahili Sandals and also cowrie shells for the visitors who are coming and would love to buy and__since they are not permanent I didn’t add them on maps but I supported them by buying,__

And this is how I finished my Accessibility :wheelchair: walk and supporting small businesses in Ganjoni. Here is thePhoto Album of Small Businesses & Accessibility walk Mombasa.

After this amazing Map Editing walk left for Nyali where my main reason was Accessibility :wheelchair: goal of showcasing our beach :parasol_on_ground: whereby I ended doing aClean the World Beach Cleaningpost here, you can check the above post because I felt I have the responsibility of spreading awareness. And because plan A didn’t go through as I thought, I got much motivated to do #cleantheworldcampaign . It was a great Experience and looking forward to more physical meet-up of supporting small business And Accessibility :wheelchair: Awareness because I Still feel the burden in me .

Thank you so much for reading through and welcoming your insights down on the comments.

Happy guiding :pray: :star_struck:.

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Congratulations @Zuhralc on conducting this amazing meetup that covered small business and accessibility together.

The photos and collages are impressive and you have covered all places diligently.

The small businesses and the goods they are selling look attractive and the accessibility features are in the place where needed.

It looks like perfect weather to go outdoors.

The video somehow looks smaller, but that could just be a browser issue.

Nevertheless, A great post :+1:

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Am so grateful @TusharSuradkar Sir, for you being the first one commenting on my post :blush: with such encouraging and motivating words. Yes, Mombasa is one of the places you would want to visit any time you plan coming to this beautiful country Kenya Regardless the weather during winter times or summer. So many Accessible :wheelchair: friendly places to visit and as a local guides it was my pleasure touring and do this small walk, and looking forward to many walks regarding Accessibility :wheelchair: and supporting small Businesses. Thank you so much for your kind words once again.

yeah I think video issue is just about a browser.

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Hey @Zuhralc , your dedication and enthusiasm always amaze me.

A wonderful recap of a great Meet-up. As I said you before don’t be disappointed ever, I hope soon many people will join your Meet-ups in Kenya, because you are doing something awesome for your country and especially for the people who have different abilities.

Sending you great wishes for your future initiatives.

Keep inspiring us by your great work Zuhra.

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@Zuhralc

It is wonderful recap dear very well captures a place by perfect photos you have cover small business and accessibility both very nice keep it up perfect photos amazing.

Regards Tejal

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Wow… friend @Zuhralc - That is a hell lot of work.

Excellent RECAP -

Good photos & engaging collages - nice

Especially the goods kept for sales are attractive.

The video is brief & nice - meaningful.

All the best

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Congratulations @Zuhralc to a beautiful post. I love the video! You do things with love and good intentions it shows on your post. You always amaze me. Keep up the good work, let’s change this world to a beautiful place for all one day at a time!

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You’ve Always encouraged me since day one I joined this Forum Sir, and all I can see is a positive change in my entire life , So whenever I get a chance to make a difference in my community will do it passionately. Will continue spreading awareness about Accessibility :wheelchair: and support small business no matter how small the Act might be. Thanks for your support @KashifMisidia Sir.

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I really appreciate it :blush: @Tejal Ma’am. All this am learning from this Amazing forum and interacting with you friends on different meet-up, Thanks Alot for the positive remarks.

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Congratulations @Zuhralc for successfully completing your meetup.

Thank you so much for sharing this great recap post with us.

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I can’t thank you enough, @TravellerG Sir. Am happy for your kind endless morale always. Thanks for guidance.

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You are welcome…

With prayers, wish you the best.

Regards

@Zuhralc

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My Sincerely gratitude for this sweet words from you my Mentor and great friend @Erna_LaBeau Ma’am. Will surely try as much as I can to help make a difference to make this world a better place. Thanks and happy guiding.

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Dear @Zuhralc

I am really happy to see you have done another Meet-up. You wrote nice recap. You have updated many more places through meetup and hopefully these contributions will benefit many people.

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Congratulations @Zuhralc

Your recap is exciting and the photos look very good. I am glad you got some tips from ‘Voyage’.

the Cover photo really looks like some places in the North; Northern Nigeria. good to see

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I appreciate your kind words @NareshDarji . Happy guiding

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Thanks :smiling_face: @NareshDarji for your compliments

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@Zuhralc

Thanks for the recap Mombasa, support small businesses & accessibility walk. Beautiful photo & well describe, sorry was doing prayers could not attend the meet up but your recap said every thing.keep doing awesome work.

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كينيا بلد جميله جدا أشخاص ودودين عملت معهم واكن لهم كل احترام وتقدير

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Absolutely true my dear friend @KamalHossenR , and insha’Allah when we get chance let’s keep on contributing. Thanks alot for your supporting small Businesses too in your community.

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