Greetings from warm Nairobi! I know many of you are experiencing freezing temperatures, but it has been very warm here today. It has been another quiet day, but there has been activity moving toward peace.
The opposing parties are agreeing to meet, and it may happen as early as Tuesday. Rallies and demonstrations have been called off until further notice. The African Union Leader is on his way to Nairobi to facilitate the talks. These talks could be a long process, but it is a hopeful beginning. The AU is supposed to stay until an agreement is reached.
Meanwhile, the bad news is the condition of many people in this country as well as surrounding countries. Food, water, fuel and medicine shortages are making the news. There are also many people who have fled to neighboring Uganda or simply to different locations within Kenya. Approximately 250,000 people have been displaced. Some have fled because their houses were destroyed. Obviously, this means there will be much work to be done here in the near future.
We will keep you posted as we know more. Thank you for your prayers. Keep it up, as there is still much to be done in the peace process.
Blessings,
Anne
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