The rains deterred many from hitting the streets today in the first of several days of "mass action". While the day was relatively quiet according to current standards, it would have hyped the media in other parts of the world. Hundreds did take to the streets of Nairobi to demonstrate peacefully, but were turned away by the police. The opposition continues to press on saying that peaceful protest is a right clearly stated in the constitution. We will see what happens tomorrow as rallies are said to go on until the needs of the opposition are met. We are all still waiting for the two leaders to come together and discuss their doubts rather than sending their followers to do the dirty work.
On a positive front, we met with several of the pastors and leaders today and gained some insight from them on how CTM can foster reconciliation and growth throughout this process. They spoke of issues honestly, respectfully and openly in the presence of others that don't necessarily agree. We sensed that our February training will need to look different given the urgency of dealing with the current situation and the baggage that it brings with it.
Each of them expressed gratitude toward you as we told them that there are people around the world that are paying special attention to Kenya at this time. I encourage you to press on...this is a time when the media may get bored and not have the most grandiose stories to report. This does not mean that the situation is stagnant, nor over but perhaps that opponents are not talking and that a long and treacherous healing process is slowly taking shape.
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