The Anglican Church of Kenya has expressed fears of violence during the countrywide mass action called for next week by ODM leaders.
Consequently, the Church appealed to would-be demonstrators to avoid violence and police to shun use of live bullets to avoid loss of lives.
“We are not against the idea of mass action but our fear is that some people may use the event to engage in violence and to loot property,” the ACK Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi, told a press conference at the church headquarters in Nairobi.
“The law enforcers should provide security without excessive force. They should not use live bullets on the people and must avoid being partisan,” said Archbishop Nzimbi who read the statement the bishops had prepared after their two-day meeting.
May God give grace to all the leaders in Kenya to serve the Kenyan people wisely.
Amen, Alice. My former Kenyan students, now American citizens, must be truly grieving. It is encouraging that the Anglican bishops have joined the Roman Catholic hierarchy in Kenya to call for steps toward peace.
I think the uprising in Kenya well illustrates what I have long believed: tribalism is the most potent social force in the world. Long time neighbors of different tribes and ethnic groups can suddenly, violently turn upon each other. Rwanda and Bosnia showed this in the most horrific ways; I pray that Kenya will not descend to those depths.
I have Evangelical friends here in town who are getting regular updates from missionary and indigenous leaders in Kenyan churches.
There is an incredible intercessory effort being called forth by all kinds of Christians – Anglican, RC & the various Protestant groups. May the Lord take pleasure in the unified voice of His people and grant that land healing and good government.