Kenyan journalist and Consumer News and Business Channel Africa (CNBC Africa) presenter Flora Limukii has lauded authorities in Rwanda after recovering crucial documents she lost while in the country.
The Former TV47 presenter who works for CNBC Africa in Rwanda revealed that she lost her bag which had crucial cards and passport in Kigali on April 6, 2024.
“Yesterday I dropped my bag with all the important cards and Passport in it around Kigali. I have never sweated like that,” she revealed.
Limukii however noted that a good Samaritan luckily collected it and dropped it at the Kenyan Embassy in Rwanda.
The journalist further shared how she has been amazed by Kigali since she relocated to the landlocked nation following her move to CNBC Africa.
“Kigali continues to amaze me. Thank you, Rwanda Investigative Bureau, for the kindness,” she added.
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Flora moved to the country after announcing her new role at the CNBC, whose headquarters are based in South Africa, through her social media account on December 25, 2023.
The journalist who is one of the most vibrant Generation-Z reporters, made her TV 47 exit announcement live on air after hosting her last breakfast show on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Reactions form Fans
Following her experience in Rwanda, citizens from both countries reacted with a section of Rwandans praising the nature of people from their nation.
“Rwanda is an amazing country. It’s not that there are no bad people, but the general attitude is good. It’s common to see a police announcement that anyone who may have dropped some money to report to the police station and claim it,” said a Rwandan named Rukondimwiza.
Likewise, another Rwandan named Dushime Eric Caster echoed his words highlighting that the country is also known as the home of unique people adding that not only lost documents are returned but also lost money gets returned to the owner.
A Kenyan named Rachel Ombaka who seemed to have visited the country reacted, “Rwanda is an exceptional African country! I am in awe every time I visit. Their philosophy of Ubuntu, prioritization of cleanliness & greenery.”
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However, Boniface G Mwangi, a renowned blogger reacted by cautioning Limukii from walking with crucial documents such as passports unless it’s so demanding.
Kenyans Compare Rwanda to Kenya
On the other hand, other Kenyans reacted by comparing the landlocked nation to Kenya noting that if Flora had lost her bag while in Kenya, it could have been a different outcome.
Mahungu Kihara reacted, “If it had been in Kenya, it could have been goodbye, & adios to your stuff.”
Gerald Gitau echoed the sentiments noting that he lost his passport and ID somewhere in Limuru, Kiambu County and has never recovered them which led him to spend money for replacements of both.
Another Kenyan named Pingache Moses however differed with them saying that some Kenyans are different while referring to what he could have done if he came across lost documents.
“Some Kenyans are honest. I would have handed to the police without as much as a peek to see what’s inside. But I’m sure the underpaid policeman would steal any money and then blame it on the good Samaritan,” he reacted.
Rwanda is known for its enforcement of laws and adherence of rules and regulations from its citizens and has on many occasions been used as a comparison from neighboring countries.
