We had dinner with a friend last week and she has a Maasai askari (guard) who sits in her yard all night to keep her safe. This is a fairly common practice with westerners and the better off-locals. Often our organisations insist on us having a guard (ours didn't and we don't).
Maasai men are often used as they are said to be very reliable and look fierce. Usually they have their large stick and you see the occasional askari with a rifle (not sure if it they are usually loaded or not).
Leen's guard is a lovely chap who opened the gate for us when we were leaving. He is armed with a bow and three arrows. Each arrow is tipped with a large metal point about 4 cm long. I wouldn't mess with him!
Monday 29th November, Bukoba
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