Upon arrival at the Sikh Temple Makindu, our diver was refused accommodation solely due to the fact that the servants quarters were occupied by the ancillary staff. After requesting a normal room for him, I was denied and told that visitors complain about “drivers sleeping in the same bed” and not being comfortable with that. I later on discovered by word of mouth that there was a separate table outside the lunch hall for drivers as well for similar reasons. All of these factors were said to be out of the control of the management and will always remain that way. Coming from a place of worship, this is truly appalling and in no way depicts the true meaning of Sikhism. Sikhism is about living and letting live. The three teachings of Nanak state “Vand shhako” (share with others, help those in need, so you may eat together), “Kirat karo” (earn an honest living without exploitation or fraud), and “Naam japo” (meditate on gods name to feel his presence). The Sikh temple makindu is not representing the  values and morals of Sikhism in the correct manner. As a Sikh, I’m truly disappointed that my experience among many has put out the wrong image of Sikhism and tarnishes the peace and spiritual presence that the Sikh Temple Makindu has brought us in the past. Finally, as a Kenyan-Indian this experience has brought me to a stronger realization that  there is indeed an unspoken segregation that needs to be addressed and changed for the greater good.