with the Department of Education over their contract.

In Kenya, the Bermuda national cricket team got a first-hand look at how the students, who are affected, react when they are shortchanged.

The streets of Nairobi were littered with university students, who have not been taught for over three weeks, as teachers of the University of Nairobi are striking over contract demands.

The peaceful demonstration turned violent on Monday when students attacked their principal and threw stones at vehicles passing in the area, an act which continued yesterday.

Bermuda's cricketers saw their way to training at the Ruaraka Sports Club twice diverted in a 20 minute drive which turned into an hour.

Students lined city roads in protest forcing several vehicles to make 180-degree turns during congested morning traffic with stone roadblocks.

Those who proceeded ran the risk of having stones thrown at them. Bermuda were not among these few and were never in danger. In fact, the roads were relatively clear once training ended at about 12.30 p.m. local time.

Upon reaching the field where the ICC Trophy final will be played on March 6, Bermuda engaged in a rewarding session.

"We had a pretty good session today,'' said captain Albert Steede.

"Basically, it was just learning how to breathe in these conditions where the altitude is high (6,000 feet). We wanted to see what it feels like, especially since a lot of guys had dry throats.'' Bermuda play their first friendly match today against Young Kenya at Aga Khan Club.

Skipper Steede, who had great success as on opener in Jamaica confirmed his intention to stay there when the team was announced last night. The combination that produced the best opening stand in the Caribbean remains the same as Dexter Smith has received the nod over Allen Richardson.

The fast bowling responsibilities will be handled by Terry Burgess and Anthony Edwards, in their second tournament together, while Bruce Perinchief will anchor the slow bowling attack with all rounders Noel Gibbons, Arnold Manders and vice-captain Clevie Wade likely to join the fray at some stage of the 50-overs affair.

"As far as our batting and bowling is concerned, we're looking sharp and as we progress I hope we can become even sharper,'' said Steede in appraising yesterday's session.

The plan is to get every member of the team into at least two of the friendlies between now and February 10, after which the best possible 11 will be looked upon to bear the brunt of the performing during the tournament proper.

"We want to get match fit and these friendlies will give us an idea of the starting 11 in the first match (against West Africa on February 13) because we are going to play our strongest team as much as possible,'' said Steede.

"These friendlies will give everyone an opportunity to play a game and also give me an idea at what kind of team we are looking at using.'' Bermuda team for today in batting order: Dexter Smith, Albert Steede (captain), Clay Smith, Charlie Marshall, Arnold Manders, Noel Gibbons, Clevie Wade, Dean Minors, Bruce Perinchief, Terry Burgess, Anthony Edwards. Reserves: Jeff Richardson, Quinton Burch.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS -- Bermuda squad "needs to see what (high altitude) feels like,'' captain Albert Steede said after yesterday's training session.