Pray for Peace in Kenya

Some of you may have heard about the insecurity in Kenya. I am asking for your prayers for safety. A group from Somalia called al Shabaab which is linked to al Qaeda has been threatening Kenya for the last month or so. There have been a few tourists and aid workers kidnapped in Kenya by this dangerous group. Kenya is now responding by attacking them. Al Shabaab has threatened to attack prominent Kenyan facilities and areas where foreigners are known to congregate. Within the last 24 hours there have been two explosions in Nairobi. Today the Indians are celebrating Diwali and are shooting off fireworks. Government officials are asking them to stop to avoid confusion and fear. I am currently staying with George's sister while her husband is out of town town and all the booms we have heard tonight from the nerby Diwali celebrations have been a bit unsettling, given the recent attacks in Nairobi. We are about 8 hours away from Nairobi so there have been no direct threats here. However, Kisumu is the third largest city in Kenya which makes it a target. Please pray for peace to be returned in this region.