Violence in Kenya

Some of you (probably not Heidi) will know that there are currently riots in Kenya because of ethnic tensions between the biggest tribe there, Kikuyu, and some of the smaller tribes (mostly Luo, the second largest tribe in Kenya). Anyway, a brief recap over why the riots are occurring. Many of the Luo and other smaller tribes believe (with very good reason) that their current president was re-elected dishonestly and the opposition leader should be the country's new leader. Anyway, this all happened late December, sparking violence across the country. Today, however, the violence escalated again after a Luo lawmaker was killed.

So most people know that I spent 3 months in Kenya, in a town called Kisumu. I've been reading online and the town is in utter chaos. It's not a very big city, but according to reports, much of it - mostly the slums - has been burned. Most of the children at the children's home where I stayed were Luo. It's not a safe place to be right now and it really worries me. I also read reports that a lot of the violence is involving youth which worries me even more. In addition to the fear of safety, there is also problems getting food and supplies and for a children's home with close to 200 kids the lack of food is a very real threat.

So, bearing this in mind, please pray for Kenya, and more specifically, Covenant Children's Home in Kisumu.

I was going to write about some other stuff, but decided this was more important. I'll have to add my other stuff to another blog.