More news from our friends in Kenya

Desiree,

I have taken too long to email you because the security situation in Kenya in general, and in Nairobi in particular, has not been favourable. We are indoors most of the time. Desiree it is sad that even members of Parliament are being gunned down now! At least two opposition Mps have been shot dead by gunmen, who are identified as police officers. I think the government would like to reduce the number of opposition Mps because their number exceeds the govenment side. All these are happening despite the mediation team by Kofi Annan (former Secretary General).

Our members have been grossly affected, as their businesses which we assisted them to put up have either been looted or burnt down to ashes despite having not cleared the loans. We are trying to approach some micro finance organization if they can give us loans for our micro finance department to support our members in the business reconstruction. We have stopped our nursery school for a while because the position of our school around the railway line was the battlefield between the security officers and the public. We are still looking for a favorable place. But all these involve money. We hope we shall get.

I have scanned a picture of part of KISCODEP members who collected the food you bought for them. They were very happy about your gesture and prayed that may God continue blessing you. I hope we shall get in touch. Pass my regards to the other friends.

Joseph