by Sean Reilly | Feb 7, 2008
Some Christian leaders in Kenya have commented on what they say is the inability of the country’s churches to speak with one voice about the violence that has followed disputed presidential election results, and which has led to the deaths of around 1,000 people...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 5, 2008
As mediation to solve the disputed Kenyan presidential election enters a critical phase, top-level figures from the two parties have met an international Christian delegation, which asked them to move on from the electoral dispute and seek a compromise solution. The...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 4, 2008
Talks aimed at resolving Kenya’s post-election violence have resumed in the capital Nairobi, amid fears among church and other groups that ethnic and political tensions are seriously worsening, in spite of efforts towards peace. Cyril Ramaphosa, who played a key role...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 4, 2008
The Methodist Church and Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) in Britain have confirmed the initial amounts of financial aid they are sending to Kenya to support those suffering as a result of the ongoing conflict. They are also appealing for more...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 2, 2008
As Kenyan churches are struggling to help prevent the country from descending into genocide, they envision a long term healing effort that will require the sustained engagement of international ecumenical partners. With a death toll increasing by the day and a growing...