Have you ever entered a toilet and wished you had gone to the bush around the corner? Phew! I am not advocating that (as my previous post stated) but the state of our toilets leave a lot to be desired.
In most countries and in peoples’ homes, the toilet is the most private place for quiet thinking as you answer nature’s call. I have seen houses where they keep stacks of magazines and newspapers on the side for you to read. Splendid.
Unfortunately, in South Sudan, say we lack a lot. First we squad in what is called the pit latrine or the VIP – ventilated improved pit latrines. Secondly, we lack running water to use the modern flush ones. Unfortunately for us, we construct the modern ones and don’t care for it after that.
Have you passed through Juba International Airport and used the toilet at the waiting lounge? That is a shame, I tell you. With Juba Airport now the hub of South Sudan, receiving international direct flights from Dubai, Addis Ababa and Nairobi, and hundreds of international people passing through it, the state of the toilet is wanting. (Maybe the VIP section has better facilities).
Sitting in the airport the other day, Dr. K. K. answered nature’s call and found the shocking state of the airport’s toilet. It is the flush modern, seat toilet but you couldn’t recognize that. It is dirty, smelly and the seat is even off. Urine all over the floor. The worse thing is that the toilet is part of the lounge and its top is off, with the pungent smell of urine and what-have-you filling the waiting area. At least, they should keep it clean, employ someone to do it.
They say you know the man by the state of his toilet. Does that tell us anything about the state of our country? You reach your own diagnosis.
