Since the disputed re-election of Mwai Kibaki as President of Kenya in December 2007, violence has escalated in the country and degenerated into ethnic clashes. Kenyan's anger at the flawed election results exploded into demonstrations, arson and indiscriminate killing of fellow Kenyans within a few days after the polls. Commonplace throughout the month of January ’08 were running battles, tear gas and use of live bullets in many Kenyan towns.
Over 1,000 people have lost their lives, and Kenya had up to 300,000 internally displaced people at the height of the crisis. Through giving into Springs of Africa, we have been able to distribute blankets, medicines, food, and other emergency relief. But the task is still great! Quite a few who were displaced have been able to move back to their homes – but are facing the dismal task of rebuilding, restocking (food, clothes and household items were either stolen or destroyed), and re-establishing a livelihood. Read More About Election Riots. |
