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Courtesy should not be just about money

A waiter serves diners in a restaurant. In Kenya, courtesy seems directly proportional to money, with higher earners getting better service. [Courtesy]

Kenya's coastal region, alongside Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, forms East Africa's "courtesy zone".

You are treated with respect and dignity, whether you have money or not. It’s something most people don’t shout about but quietly appreciate.

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