Chapter 288

Chapter 288: New Citizens of Nairobi

In Nairobi, the last barrier separating Portuguese-controlled Angola from East Africa had been eliminated. The Portuguese in Angola were unaware of East Africa's expansion due to the lack of news communication, leaving only a land connection between East Africa and Mozambique.

Nairobi, whose name means "a cool place," was a modern garden-style city characterized by lush trees, flowers, cleanliness, and tranquility. Its pleasant climate was one of the reasons Ernst had chosen the location for the textile factory. Nairobi's year-round spring-like climate provided a better working environment for laborers in an era without air conditioning.

Nairobi had been rapidly developing in terms of urban construction since its establishment, although it was only two years old. The first batch of Venice immigrants had arrived, and the mayor of Nairobi welcomed them. The immigrants observed their new city with mixed feelings, comparing it to their beloved Venice.

The mayor explained the initial arrangements for the immigrants, including their temporary stay in a cafeteria for the first month, working hours, water sources, cooking facilities, and religious practices. The mayor reassured them that piety did not depend on the presence of a church and encouraged them to worship at home.

As the Venice immigrants discussed their new environment, the citizens of Nairobi were also curious about these newcomers. This was the first time such a large group of immigrants had arrived in Nairobi simultaneously since its founding.

After the initial orientation, the immigrants prepared for registration in Mombasa. The first phase of a 3,000-unit housing project had been completed in Nairobi's new East City district. Each family was allocated a house based on the information provided in their registration documents.

The immigrants were led to their new homes by an East African police officer. They learned about their neighbors and were informed that the remaining houses were reserved for future immigrants from the Far East and Germany to ensure diversity.

Once they settled into their new homes, the police officer provided additional guidance on local rules and services, including the location of the police department, city government bulletin boards, and waste disposal regulations.

With the first batch of immigrants successfully integrated into Nairobi, the city continued to grow and develop as more newcomers arrived.

(Note: This is the end of this chapter.)