When I was in Kenya, I took an engine part to be fixed at a local workshop in Mombassa. I was told it would be ready “kesho”. When I looked up ‘kesho’ in my Swahili dictionary I discovered it means, ‘tomorrow’. So, feeling rather pleased with myself, I went back the following day and was told the same thing. The next day I was also told “kesho”. And the next. Finally, I erupted and shouted: "You can’t keep saying ‘kesho’ and not meaning it!” Whereupon, a very smiley face patiently explained to me, "I am truly sorry sir, but white people not understand, ‘kesho’. ‘Kesho’ does not mean ‘tomorrow’
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