It is a very difficult time in Kenya while the country is sorting out it's response to the election and to the final outcome. Other countries have now gotten involved in working through this and to promote peacekeeping.
We have had emails from some of our friends. There was some unrest in Ngong Town; however those living in the Rift Valley around Olosho oibor have been safe. There are hardships related to the infrastructure: food getting to the stores, costs have gone up, available petrol and it's cost and restricted travel (ex. what is it safe to go to Nairobi, or where in Nairobi can we go?).
We have heard from Kasey Cox with Network of Change. He left Kenya for the US soon after the conflicts began. He told us that as he flew out of Nairobi, he could see many fires. He is not sure when he'll return. He had just built a house on Rosemary Sakuda's property and started a sustainable garden. He also had a memorial garden underway on the school property for sustainable food.
We've also heard from Project Baobab leaders in Nairobi, we are hoping to network with them in the future. They are back in the office and their staff and families are safe. Things are moving slowly.
There are various points of view regarding the politics and who should do what. Who has been corrupt/illegal, etc. Both parties and many people say there are problems from both groups. We pray that there will be negotiations to bring all peoples together in some form of cooperation so the country and it's people can move ahead.
Many Kenyans voted (some statistics we heard were 70%), democracy and it's privileges like voting mean a lot to these people. We have much to learn regarding our voting, etc. They want their votes to count and their voices to be heard.
If you wish to read more look at:
www.BBC.com
www.nationmedia.com/dailynation
www.eaststandard.net/news
I will post another blog story regarding our MWEEP women.
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