Yesterday, we experienced the most interesting election we have seen in Kenya. For most of the day, we were just watching tv waiting for the presidential annoucements and a group of politicians gathered at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre downtown awaiting annoucements from the chairman of the Electoral Commision of Kenya (ECK). They were gathering since 11 am. No annoucements were made while many grievances from different politcal parties were expressed. Around 5pm, the ECK chairman appeared and annouced that the current president, Kibaki, has won the election and is re-elected to a second term and within the hour, he was swon in for his second term. It happened fast! The moment the annoucement was made that he had won, we could hear celebratory screaming, shouting and cars honking just outside our compound. It was LOUD! The people in our area seems happy, that's good! However, we heard that rioting has broken out in different parts of the country protesting the result. Keep this country in prayer. In this volatile part of the world, the peace in Kenya has been one of her greatest asset. Pray for peace to prevail.
Before I forget, I wanted the friends who have left comments on this blog to know that I read your comments as they are automatically sent to my email address. I tried replying to the address in the emails but it doens't get to you - it just redirects me to this blog again. Anyways, I want you to know that I appreciate the comments- tells me someone is reading what I am writing - I wonder sometimes!! Ok, two evenings ago I had another invite to join an evangelist to Goma, also in DRC. They are doing a crusade there- I cannot tell you how much I want to join them but I can't - not this time anyways. We are in the midst of preparing to return to Malaysia for two months to reconnect with churches and friends who supports our work here and also to give our report. We are also trusting God to connect with more people and churches who are interested in our work here. We need to raise so much more to empower and release more laborers to a ripen harvest in AFrica. I am so overwhelm wit...
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