Future of The Team

In the elevator descending from the eighteenth floor, Fatuma waited until they were alone before speaking. "They're not as strong as they want us to believe," she said quietly. "Did you notice how they tensed when you mentioned environmental assessments and community consultation?"

"Yes," Amani confirmed. "And the financing isn't secure yet they need to show they have the land before the next round of investment."

"Exactly," Fatuma nodded approvingly. "They're trying to project inevitable success, but there are significant hurdles they haven't cleared. That gives us options."

As they exited the hotel into the bright Mombasa sunshine, Amani noticed a familiar figure waiting near their car. Coach Juma's expression a mixture of concern and determination.

"I hope you don't mind my coming," he said as they approached. "I wanted to hear directly how the meeting went."