“Smile! You’re in Kenya”
So reads the sign as you leave customs and enter the general area at Kenyatta Airport in Nairobi. From the airport you then travel a potted asphalt road, which would not be tolerated in North America, and drive similar roads into and throughout Nairobi. Our first impression is that little has changed in the 3-4 years since we were here. And presently of course rival tribes are killing one another over rigged elections by corrupt politicians. Such is Africa. Great promise, and great failure. It makes you want to cry, rather than smile.
It is easy to get discouraged, but so far we do not feel that way. Firstly, we remember the children whom we are to serve. The unrest reminds us that perhaps our small contribution can help them acquire the understanding they need to act wisely when they are adults in their country.
As well, we are safe and sound at an AIM Guest House. The streets are very quiet and most businesses in the city are closed. The police have roadblocks on many of the major roads. There was to be a major rally yesterday by a political party in a nearby park and so we could hear the occasional round of tear gas being fired and occasional multiple rifle bursts. Another rally is said to be planned for today. Possibly we will travel to northeast Nairobi with Philip of Stars for Jesus. He tells us that the area has not suffered violence.
We will see.
1 comment:
Thanks for your recent post. Glad to hear you are both safe. We have seen many pics of Kenya on the news recently and were concerned. Glad to hear that the area where Philip and the boys are located is an area of less violence. Take care and God Bless
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