Know Your Fibres: The Reasons for Textiles’ Move from Natural to Synthetic

Nov. 5th, 2018

Posted by Ida Kemunto on Nov 5, 2018 10:17:13 AM

Natural fibres such as wool, cotton and silk are harvested from living organisms such as plants. Synthetic fibres such as acrylic and nylon are made from synthesized polymers of small molecules that come from raw materials such as petrochemicals and oil extraction. In recent years, textiles have moved from using organic fibres largely due to the emergence and popularity of synthetic fibres. This is despite the constant push that natural fibres are better for the environment than synthetic fibres. Here is why.

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Cotton is the plant raw material for cotton canvas
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Synthesized polymers manufacture synthetic fabrics

Reasons for Textiles’ Move from Natural to Synthetic.

Cost of Production

Natural fibres are more expensive and resource-intensive to produce. Cotton, for instance, takes a lot of water to farm. Synthetic fibres, on the other hand, can be produced easily with a guarantee of complete purity.

Strength

Synthetic fibres are known for being stronger than cotton fibres. This is because synthetic fibres are made by repeatedly joining small units called monomer which then creates a bond between the units, therefore, making the fibre stronger.

Cotton fibre fabric, however, can be strengthened by replacing some of the cotton with synthetic fibre.

Absorbency

Natural fibres are very absorbent, unlike synthetic fibres. Because synthetic fibres are made from petrochemicals and oil extraction, it makes them unable to absorb water. This, therefore, makes Synthetic fibres both water and stain resistant.

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PVC fabric
Ripstop canvas by tarpo industries
Ripstop Canvas is an example of synthetic Fabrics

Durability

Synthetic fibres are more durable than natural fibres. This is because natural fibres are biodegradable hence tend to be more sensitive.

Responsive to Customization

With synthetic fibres, one has the ability to change the properties of the fibres for their specific applications.

Climatic Changes

Cotton needs to be harvested and is affected by seasonal weather patterns, climate change and in a year where there is drought the supply-demand situation is adversely affected like any other crop.

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Tarpo Diaries: In The Eyes of a Tarpo Newbie

Aug. 11th, 2018

I tend to get attracted to places where I can see a well-thought-out and clear strategy or roadmap. To me, Tarpo happened to be that place: so I dived right in when the opportunity arose.

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Obviously, you want to be at your best from the start. You need a way to harness your peak performance at will from the moment you enter Tarpo – even if your commute was stressful, even if your nerves don’t cooperate. You need a trigger that instantly focuses you on this high stake career move and commands you to perform at your best.

 

My belief in Tarpo was reaffirmed when Myra and I were introduced to the team and shown the cool parts of the company, not only the paperwork. These involved a physical tour, a Wiki of history and fun Tarpo lore, a February ‘babies’ birthday cake, ooh and a mouthwatering welcome-to-Tarpo Lunch. Without a doubt, there are a million low bandwidth ways to make newbies here feel at home. Mr Asim walks us through the importance of Tarpo’s cultural values. The company’s powerful visions and consistent behaviour makes it win. He emphasizes on the need to focus on cementing a culture of people all trying to do the same thing, so when a curveball comes – good or bad – he knows how to handle it. I find this quite unique.

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Mornings here are like daily newsroom meetings for Journalists. We call it 8:08. It begins in prayer and is officiated by the Operations Manager, who chairs and adjourns the meeting.

Team members are disciplined and respect one another. The meeting is not a boudoir where everybody is free to chatter inanely. One only speaks when handed over the ‘toss and talk ball’ to state the previous day’s actioned tasks and a brief to-do-list. This lasts between 10 minutes and half an hour, so that the team can get to work as quick as possible. Everybody gets their brains to work. It’s so exhilarating.

A personalized onboarding template was handed to me by the Head of Human Resource, with all documents and resources, to guide me in understanding my scope of work and what team to work with. This is an organized way of saving time and avoiding mistakes.

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The oriental activities here have helped me learn that my new routine and culture is more than just a new day job. It’s like a repetition in my head of, “Hey Camille, Tarpo is awesome. The company is happy to have you on board.”

To quote the venerable Sheryl Sandberg, if you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat! Just get on.

No matter where you are in your career, chances are you’re in need of a little motivation to get to the next step—to go for the job you’ll actually love waking up for, to ask for that promotion, or to just push through a rough day.

For anyone looking to join Tarpo, this is not a place for the fainthearted. The environment here demands total commitment to set objectives, a fighter spirit, innovativeness and delivery of results. If you can achieve all these, are self-driven and can thrive in a team context, then this is the place for you.

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Tarpo Diaries- Of Late Nights & Auction Balls

Jul. 3rd, 2018

After a long week of craziness, it was finally time for our newest adventure. The next stop for team Tarpo was Nanyuki town. A few months ago, we took part in the Great Grevy’s rally. If you haven’t read about our experience while searching for the Grevy’s zebras and reticulated giraffes, read it here.

The need for this census is to emphasize on the importance of endangered species conservation to both Kenya and the international community. The information gathered is set to shape the future of interventions and policies to protect these species.

The organizing committee was kind enough to request for our presence at this year’s Great Grevy’s Ball. The ball was hosted at the beautiful Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. It began at 5:30 pm but we arrived at 6:00 pm, not because we’re African timers, we promise, but because we miscalculated the time it would take to get Fairmont. Our experience was pleasant from entry. Typical Kenyans we are, the security guard beamed in joy when he realized we came from the same tribe. He greeted us in vigor and wished us a good evening before letting us in.

Tarpo industries at the great gravy ball
Tarpo Industries at the great gravy

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is as beautiful as I had imagined. The swathe of green grass was perfectly trimmed, hardly a weed could flourish. The air had a fragrance of its own, urging you to take a second and breathe it in with a ridiculous Cheshire grin on your face.

First on the agenda was the cocktail hour that was to go until 7:00 pm. The beautiful event organizer, Kasmira, welcomed us in at the front desk in her chic dressing. We were handed our seat numbers and welcomed to enjoy the cocktails as we mingled with other guests.

Those in attendance included people from every part of the conservations sector – conservancies, county governments, the Kenya Wildlife Service, conservation organizations, local communities and international partners. These were Marwell Wildlife, WildBook, Grevy’s Zebra Trust, Giraffe Conservation Foundation, KWS, Northern Rangelands Trust, Saruni, Laikipia Wildlife Forum, Wildlife Conservancy and Wildlife Direct.

 

Everyone looked remarkable in their gowns and suits despite the cold. My personal favorite outfit of the night was a zebra-striped blazer won by one of the gentlemen. I regret not asking for a picture of him because it was a good look.

After the cocktails, we were ushered in to begin the ceremony. Over appetizers, we had the introductions by the Masters of the ceremony, Peter Lalampaa of the Great Grevy’s Zebra Trust. As the evening progressed we had more introductions and remarks.

Dinner was served around 8:30 pm. The menu consisted of tidbits I cannot begin to describe but enjoyed nonetheless.  After dinner, we had more remarks from the director of KWS, chairman of the KWS board of trustees, the permanent secretary for wildlife and tourism and the Laikipia County Governor.

Desert was brought forth when the official results of the Great Grevy’s Rally census were released. These results, Grevy Zebra recovery, and action plans were to be released by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife – Honorable Najib Balala. Unfortunately, he couldn’t be in attendance, therefore, sending his representatives to take his place and send his apologies.

This year’s Grevy’s Rally brought together over 700 people from across, who took over 10,000 pictures. 42, 526 images were usable with 18,008 of them with giraffes and 22,918 images with the Grevy’s Zebra.

Santiago tent by tarpo industries limited

The auction came later in the night. The purpose of the auction was to raise money for the next census taking place in 2020 and contribute to the science which can support conservations. The items being auctioned included; 2 nights at Samawati House in Msambweni, One of a kind Ethiopian fertility necklace by Sonja Parkinson, Rainbow print of a Grevy’s Zebra by Stuart Williams – Limited edition, one of a kind art piece by Abby Brooke, 2 nights at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, 2 nights getaway in Naro Moru for 6 people and a Santiago safari tent from yours truly- Tarpo Industries.

The auction was engaging. Watching people battle it out for these amazing prices was quite entertaining. For our custom made Tarpo tent, Sheila Funnel and Henry Funnel were the lucky winners. As the auction ended, we had to track them and show our gratitude. They were very happy with their win and couldn’t wait to set up on their next adventure with their son.

Later in the night, as the guests started to leave, the dance floor was open to those who wanted to indulge. Indulge we did, dancing along to the live band that serenaded us like there was no tomorrow.

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Tarpo Diaries: The Charge Is Here (RC 2018)

Jun. 18th, 2018
Posted by Ida Kemunto on Jun 18, 2018 5:49:25 PM
 

Dear Diary,

Day 1,

Not my monkey, not my circus

Although I had to crawl out of bed at 4 in the morning, as we sat in the van driving out of Nairobi I couldn’t contain my excitement. Despite being told stories about what Rhino Charge is about, I was excited to experience it for myself. I no longer referred to it as Rhino Charge as most people did. No! We had formed a bond, developed a relationship and I now referred to it as the charge.

If you are questioning what the charge is, let me give you a short breakdown. It is an annual off-road motor sport competition in which participants are required to visit a number of points (Guard Posts) while traveling the shortest possible distance across difficult, trackless terrain. Rhino charge is an event hosted by the Rhino Ark foundation in order to support conservation of mountain forest ecosystems in Kenya.

This year’s location was Elangata Enterit Enkutoto. I had never been but it was retroactively added to my bucket list as we headed there. I couldn’t wait to cross it off.

Traveling with the Tarpo team, especially ours, is never a dull moment. We had a good time. Thanks to Martha Kisaka, Head of Tarpo Events and Marketing, we had plenty of food and good music to remain entertained.

During this trip, I learned Mr. Asim Shah’s (CEO) favorite phrase is NOT MY MONKEY, NOT MY CIRCUS. For whatever reason, it was amusing to me.

We encountered a small hiccup. The trucks we thought would be leading ended up frustrating us. They got stuck. Sadly, it was our monkey hence our circus so we had to spend a lot of time finding a solution. Because of this challenge, we arrived at our destination at around half past three.

The technical team, who had arrived earlier, already set up the Headquarters. We got right into business, offloading what was needed while the kitchen staff whipped up some food.

Thank God it didn’t rain.

Tarpo industries overlanders for camping

Day 2.

The Realization That Reality TV Is Indeed Misconstrued

Have you ever looked at the world through someone else’s eyes? As we prepared for the set-up, this is what I had to will myself to do.

Our morning began with cheerful greetings from the eager staff ready for a new day. I had to drag myself out of bed as usual. Although cold, the view was ridiculously breathtaking.

Mr. Shah had brought along a team of excellent professional who film some wondrous videos for NatGeo. They were shooting the behind the scenes footage for a couple of days. As soon as we stepped out of our tent, Mercy- the talented director- requested us to walk back to our tents and step out again since she needed a shot. Apparently, we looked like professionals. This was when the realization that reality TV is indeed misconstrued set in. A sad day for an avid Bachelor/Bachelorette fanatic. I have been in denial for the longest time.

After breakfast, Mr. Shah and several of us embarked on a journey. We scoured the entire campground in search of where the VVIP area would be set up, ending up in the official’s camp where we met David Lowe. Mr. Lowe was the chairman/ Clark of the Course for Rhino Charge for six years. Sadly it was his last year, handing over the ropes to Don White.

The next ride was a trip down the campground where Mr. Lowe and Mr. Shah discussed the set up according to plans. For those who watch Big bang theory, do you remember the episode Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, and Amy had an entire conversation in Klingon and Ubbi Dubbi? Watching them work was like rewatching that episode without the subtitles. I could not envision their plans.

Later that evening, we spent time watching the sunset in HQ as Mr. Shah wrapped up his business. It was absolutely breathtaking. All this was followed by a nice relaxing dinner where we chatted about everything and nothing while James (the company comedian) kept us entertained.

Again, thank God it didn’t rain.

tarpo industries team in the field

Day 3

Effortless Leadership

 

Despite our camp’s scenic beauty, I utterly disliked how remarkably cold it got at night. Regardless, we had to endure. The thought of waking up to a phenomenal buffet breakfast honestly didn’t hurt either. We had chefs ready to whip up whatever it was we desired. I mean, this is the kind of stuff I only read in novels. I relished in the five start treatment.

Watching some of the project leaders take charge of their teams was another transcendent experience for me. It was an opportunity to appreciate the strengths of my colleagues. Walter Kibichyi, head of quality control and maintenance, did an absolutely commendable job holding down the fort. By the end of the day, I don’t think I had seen him take a moment to appreciate the environment we are in.

John Mutuku, Supervisor, on the other hand, was gradually becoming my role model. Never have I met a leader who commands respect so effortlessly. Trust me, it’s never a dull moment to watch him guide his team. Thanks to his leadership skills and the work ethics of his technical guys, what needed to be set up were up by the end of the day.

Our CEO, Mr. Shah, also had his hand full. He put on his work gear and helped set up the lights at headquarters while we stood on trees looking for a decent network in order to post pictures of him in his outfit. Lol! Millennial problems.

It was a good day. As I tucked myself into bed, the one thought that ran through my mind was, ‘THANK GOD IT DIDN’T RAIN!”

tarpo industries field team

Day 4

Palpable Determination

More people were starting to come in (competitors and camp operators), breaking us out of our cocoon. Who knew there was a world outside? This came as a reality check for the marketing team which meant we had to start setting up the Kid’s zone.

Our determination was palpable. We wanted to create a great space for the children. Somewhere they would feel comfortable and not desire to be with their parents because they were having as much, if not more, fun. By the end of the day, we had set up the obstacle course and the barrier.

Mr. Shah was kind enough to let us tag along and check out his guard post. They named it the Satao guard post which I now realize I don’t know the meaning or reasoning behind it.

Later in the day, the rest of the marketing team joined us. It was fun to initiate them into what was already our routine in the few days we’d set up camp at Elangata.

Unfortunately for them, we had work to do. Luckily, the food was astounding and the night was warmer than usual.

Camping for kids by Tarpo Industries

Day 5

Mutuku

I was up earlier than usual. As I mentioned earlier, I was in reverence of Mutuku and his leadership skills. I had to be up early in order to film him. Part of my job description was to get as much behind the scenes footage as I could. It was only right that I had a shot of the technical team’s daily morning meeting. As usual, it was entertaining.

We had to finish setting up the kids’ zone. What was left sprucing up the place and turn it into an attraction site. We sculptured in the kids’ zone for a couple of hours, setting up the PA system for the next day.

Our first visitor was a little boy by the name of William. He gave us a run for our money but thanks to him, we tested out everything and discovered it all worked perfectly.

Mutuku from Tarpo Industries

Day 6

Bar Set Up

 

We began the day relocating our flysheet in the Kids’ zone. The entire place was perfect.

The bar was being set up. This was ideal for us because we got the chance to get some amazing setup videos of some of our tents being set up.

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Day 7

We Were Immune to Their Charm

It was the day of the scrutineering. This is where all the cars participating have to be inspected to see if they’re viable enough to compete.

The marketing team had their hands filled with the kids’ zone. At first, it was a slow morning, but soon enough there were kids flocking the area waiting for their chance in the obstacle course. They were all very eager to beat the record which was 1 minute 22 seconds set by an amazingly fast young lady called Nina.

My boss, Martha, and I snuck into HQ later to film what was happening at scrutineering.

Since it was my first time, I expected it to be the life of a party but it really wasn’t. For someone who loves cars, this would have been heaven. For me, the kids’ zone was way more fun so we went back.

More children were still coming in by sunset. They were as energetic as ever, ready to do the challenges over and over again. Their competitive spirit was so adorable but we had to close shop at 6:30 pm, sending some reluctant children back to their parents. They were begging to do the obstacle course one last time but we were immune to their charm.

We had a nice dinner and a laugh at the bond fire. By the time we retired to bed, I was exhausted it didn’t take more than five minutes before I passed out.

Thank God it didn’t rain!

 
Rhino Charge Vehicle scrutineering by tarpo industries

Day 8

The Charge Is Here.

I was up by 4:30 am. We were instructed to be ready to leave by 5:30 am because we had to film the convoy of the cars leaving to their respective guard post. A little insight for those who are unaware about how this works, every car is part of a convoy that leads them to their first guard post.

My designated tripod carrier and I scoured the location for a nice spot we could shoot the scene from. We settled at the front and captured the sunrise together with every car in the competition. At times, we got distracted cheering on the teams leaving but we got some fantastic shots.

As I mentioned before, Mr. Shah’s guard post was called Satao. His convoy was the last to leave. By the time they left, I had decided the teams I was rooting for. The pink horns were number one because I mean, who wouldn’t root for badass women in pink? Number two was team 55, they were serious and focused- ready for battle.

After breakfast, it was time to put our work boots on and get to stepping. We were skeptical about the children coming to the kids’ zone since we thought they would be at the gauntlet watching. That was not the case. By 10:30 they were already coming in, enthusiastic to play.

Several kids participated in the obstacle course. By midday the children from the local community were coming in, eager to know what was happening.

James was really good behind the mic, easing them into the game comfortably. The rest of the team took turns playing with the children. Other than the obstacle course we had the musical chairs, guessing games, dancing games and so much more.

Half of us had to head up to the scrutineering area to help check the cars coming in. We had to ensure that each team brought back their first aid kit, flag, and some other things.

It was fascinating to watch the teams finish their day. Some were ecstatic, while others were just ready to end the day and have a nice shower. Some teams managed to make it to the last guard post while others retired.

I learned a lot. By the time the last car was arriving, I had a newfound appreciation for the officials and the work they put in to make Rhino Charge a success.

This was my best day yet and guess what, it didn’t rain.

Rhino charge by Tarpo Industries

Last Day,

Look at God, Won’t He Do It

Leaving was bittersweet. On one hand, I was ready to go back home while on the other hand, I knew I would miss everything. The food was definitely top of the list. I was literally savoring the last meal with tears in my eyes.

We said our goodbyes to the team who were preparing to attend the prize-giving ceremony. Sadly, we couldn’t attend because we wanted to get ahead at least we got caught up in traffic. Apparently, we were not the only ones who thought the same. There was a fleet of us leaving but luckily no traffic at all.

As we drove through the dusty road, I couldn’t help but look forward to the next rhino charge. It’s a one in a lifetime experience that everyone who can experience definitely should.

The funny thing is the day we left, apparently, it rained. Look at God. I was so worried about it raining only for it to rain right after we left. Won’t he do it?

Tarpo Diaries: Rhino Charge 2018

Jun. 12th, 2018

Day 1 – 26th May 2018


Dear Diary,

Today was a long day. As expected we had the unexpected. The Tarpo trucks we thought would be slow and get stuck didn’t and the ones we thought would be flying had a loss of confidence. The HQ structure was set up and furnished before sunset and there was enough time to collect our first load of water from the river. Treating it is going to be tomorrow’s challenge. And catching up on the time we lost with the slow trucks today. Thankfully no rain.
Had one dawa (only) courtesy of Maximilian Meinzingen. Had a sentimental conversation with David Lowe – he felt inspired by my Facebook post from last night. The tears will come as he sees his 6th and final Charge at the helm. It’s been an honor to work at his side and be recognized for all the things that we do that don’t get seen.

Tarpo industries at rhino charge

Day 2 – 27th May 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

It was an absolutely freezing night – must have been below 5 degrees Celsius in the early morning. The stars with the almost full moon made for an amazing view.
Extra blankets will be brought on the last truck because otherwise we aren’t going to get enough sleep out here.
Today was a shorter day than I expected and we got a lot more done. I helped install the lights in HQ and kept an eye on the water treatment process. We had to change the chemical formula. Found the time to have a shower after 2 days!
Photos circulating of me in a hard hat atop a ladder are genuine – I was actually working!
Phone network only offering data, voice calls not going through or extremely unreliable.

Tarpo tents at Rhino Charge

Day 3 – 28th May 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary

The stress of keeping 90 staff and 8 vehicles on schedule with all the uncertainty in the last 3 days took its toll on me – my body refused to move until 2 hours after I’d planned for. Expect the unexpected was what I knew but mind and body aren’t in sync!
All event infrastructure was set up and complete today though it went late into the night. Our first guests have checked in.
Found an opportunity to go into the venue in the afternoon and learn the road to the control I will be leading the convoy for on Charge day. Notes said ‘easy access’ – I think they were written by someone who walked it. No mention of low hanging branches and sharp bends!
We have collected 40% of our washing water requirements and begun distributing to where it is needed already. This is now on schedule and treatment is also on schedule.

Tarpo industries team working at rhino charge

Day 4 – 29th May 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

HQ is now in operation. We set up the Bar tents today in the hope that we’d be able to buy beer tonight – I guess Capoeira Balanco Negro also learning about expect the unexpected. Laid out the Tarpo Kid’s Zone obstacle course and set up some of it. Also understood the scrutineering lay out and tried to make head and tail of the roads into and around HQ.
Some changes to event infrastructure meaning we had to move tents here and there.
Phone network seems to be stable now – my first voice call in 4 days went through!
Was good to see Walter come back early and eat with us, he is relaxed which means no major issues. Team bonding around the camp fire tonight while singing and DJ’ing. The daily planning meetings around the camp fire are a lot more productive than the ones at the mess area. If things remain smooth the bottle of whiskey will make an appearance.

360 view at rhinocharge by tarpo industries

Day 5 – 30th May 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

Today is when the bliss of being the only ones on the venue was taken away – all the other competitors and camp operators were allowed in. Half our camps are now occupied and the other half come in tomorrow.
We finished setting up the obstacle course in the afternoon and tomorrow will be spent putting up all the branding. Lots of quality checking going on today as our high-end camps begin operation tomorrow. Seeing the new mess tent in use today was impressive – rare for me to see our products in use like this!
Managed to kidnap Walter for half the day AFTER making a deal with my team that I would buy them all a drink at the bar if Walter was back in camp before sunset. Brought him back after 7pm and nobody actually knew he was with me! Taking the project manager away for half the day means all is going smooth. Had tea at Gran Calder’s secluded camp. I wish he would sign up to do stand-up comedy, I’d pay money to listen to him!
Went to the bar with the team. Brian put things into perspective for me – Tarpo set up 2 Nairobi sized hotels in the bush in 4 days, don’t underestimate what we do. *slap in face*.
Lots of one liners around the Slay Queen cocktail drink. CJ was wearing a Masai shuka like a skirt – the bush is getting to him?
Walter also found a huge spider which turned out to be a scorpion with the sting missing. If the scorpion had looked like one we would have found Camille up on a tree somewhere!

man working on tent by tarpo industries

Day 6 – 31st May 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

Much warmer night than the previous few – still not letting go of my fleece blanket though.
What could have been an uneventful day turned out into another ‘expect the unexpected’. Plan was to help with putting up branding for Tarpo and the taping off around HQ and scrutineering. Had to go to the control in the venue and on the way back sliced a tyre. Sharp rock daggered the side wall of a tyre that has Kevlar! Precarious position on an incline which needed the bottle jack to stabilise rotational movement and the hi-lift jack to raise the car high enough to swap out the tyre. No spare tyre!

Day 7 – 1st June 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

Today was scrutineering. Spent the afternoon at Venue Check-in and it was so quiet most of us ended up flattening cardboard boxes. The most eventful part of the day was taking down the venue check in infrastructure to create space for the start line-up. As if venue check-in had never been there in the first place!
Heard the Kid’s Zone was pretty busy towards the end of the day.

kids playing at rhino charge by tarpo industries

Day 8 – 2nd June 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,


Today was Charge day. I was up by 4am for some reason. Left camp at 5.30am to get to line-up and gather my convoy. I was the last convoy out and delivered my 7 cars to Satao control with no issues. Watched the start where some were convinced going straight down towards Copy Cat control was possible – and also saw Car 57 come in from Vineyard. Took the incoming Rhino Ark deputy director to the Gauntlet where we saw 4 cars make mincemeat out of what was supposed to be challenging! Also saw a snake under some rocks in the Gauntlet but we kept quiet about it. Went back to HQ to help out with the Search and Rescue team but it had been quiet all morning… and then we heard about a serious injury at the Gauntlet which needed the helicopter to go out and retrieve the patient. That was as busy as we got today!
The bottle of whiskey made its appearance tonight 

Tarpo at Rhino charge 2018

Day 9 – 3rd June 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,


Prize Giving and David Lowe’s announcement that he would be stepping down as Clerk of the Course, and Anton’s announcement that he would be retiring from running around. Couldn’t figure out how the crowd received that all!
Packed up HQ (fast!). Rescued Amar Desai’s car somewhat. Couldn’t really help with the dust in his car though – sorry dude! Sundowners.

Tarpo industries limited at rhino charge

Day 10 – 4th June 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,

Spare tyre received! Went litter picking and surprisingly found a lot less litter than I have done in previous years. Spent the day in an on-off meeting with Nina about how to take the teamwork culture that Tarpo Events has and make more use of it – we have a plan! This is exciting! But I am exhausted… visibly.

Day 11 – 5th June 2018
Dear Rhino Charge Diary,
I am back home. It looked like the rains were going to come and hammer the road back to Narok but we got lucky. One tyre turned purple for some reason – too tired to think about why right now. Hot shower was good but back to Nairobi traffic… not good!
182 million Kenya Shillings raised. In the last six years we’ve raised almost $9m for Rhino Ark Charitable Trust. Feels bloody good. Good night and until next year Dear Diary.