Crisis in Kenya

I’m attaching an article from Harvester’s International Missions  about the current crisis in Kenya.  This is having a huge impact on the entire country, and reaching all the way to the Pokot.  Please pray for these heroes!

“The last month has been extremely difficult in Kenya. Accusations of vote rigging in the December 27th presidential election has spurred riots, killings and the explosion of tribal animosity between two of Kenya’s largest and most influential tribes. Mwai Kibaki, the incumbent president, is a member of the   Kikuyu tribe while Raila Odinga is a member of the Luo tribe.

Kenya, a bastion of stability in east Africa, has been brought to the edge of chaos. More than 700 people have lost their lives, buildings have been burnt with people inside and bandits have snatched people out of their cars on major roads.

Fear and anger has brought life in Kenya to a halt. Food and fuel are in short supply as shipments have all but ceased due to the danger present on the roads, making the supplies that are available increasingly expensive.  As the international community seeks an amicable solution to the situation, the violence continues.

The political unrest in Kenya has affected the ministry of Harvesters partners in Kenya. Thankfully, no one associated with Pokot Outreach Ministries (POM) or Grace Outreach Mission (GOM) has been hurt. We praise the Lord for this and ask for your prayers that they would remain so.

Much of the violence is occurring around the Kisumu area. GOM is located about two hours south of Kisumu and depends on supplies and communication from this area. GOM was in the process of bringing children back to the orphanage when the violence began. As a result of the situation, only ten children have returned to the home.

Food and fuel shortages have also affected POM. Located in the East and West Pokot Districts of Kenya, POM and its ministry activities have not seen increased violence in the region, but major supply routes have been extremely dangerous.

Usually very optimistic, Harvester representatives in Nairobi are beginning to sound discouraged and feel that the situation will become worse before it improves.  Despite the situation, ministry activities continue with increased purpose. Pastors and evangelists continue to share the Gospel and children are ministered to and cared for. “