The dangerous environment in Kenya seems to be improving but it is very slow and the situation is still very tense.

The allAfrica.com site states that there is a “Deal in the Making.” But other reports say that Kenya is still “Armed and Dangerous.” This is especially true in the western region around the city of Eldoret where I have many friends.

Public Radio aired a report recently stating that more than 1000 people have been killed in Kenya due to the unrest there. You can read the report here or listen to it from a link there.

The COG World Missions site has a note from one of our missionaries stating that “Though the situation is very tense, I do not feel we are personally in danger. Certain people are being targeted. This does not include foreigners.” (Read the article here.)

I also received an email that gives a few more details:

• A small church that I visited in 2004 previously was housing 1500 refugees. Now the number has been reduced to less than 600. At least 4 babies have been born at that church during this crisis. Even though the numbers are down, they still need 200 blankets to serve these people. The blankets are about $6 each. If you would like to help with this need, send me an email at “chief.shep (enter the “at” sign here) gmail.com” giving your name, phone number & what you can do. I will respond as quickly as I can.
• Our college in Kenya was housing around 100 refugees but now has only four families.

Everyone that I have heard from in that area says basically the same thing: Kenya is still very tense and dangerous. They all ask for our prayers and support.