I've been watching the political unrest in Kenya very closely. The concern for the situation goes beyond the fact that our media team will be heading out there soon. No, it goes deeper than that.
You see, the violence in Kenya has become tribal. Of all the countries of Africa, tribal warfare is least existent in Kenya. Now, the two factioning government parties of Kenya are at conflict, and with them, the tribes who support them. Rioters have come after those who follow the current president with bloody intentions. Members of the Kikuyu tribe - the party currently in power - are fleeing their homes to escape the bloodshed. This scene took place this past weekend in Kisumu, when the new vice President - a local from Kisumu - took office.
Kisumu. Not just a place anymore. This is the city where one of our partnering orphanages is located. This is the city where hundreds of orphans are living to escape exploitation. This is the city where hundreds of it's villagers have been fleeing. Suddenly, Kisumu became very personal to me as I realize that I have been talking to people who live there; who are being Jesus hands and feet there.
You know, there's always going to be unrest in the heart of the world. Because there is unrest in the hearts of all of us. And, though it may sound cliche'd, it's gonna be that way until Jesus completes His Rescue.
- Christina N Dickson
Director and Coordinator
Revolutionary Media
(Photo courtesy Kimmer B)
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