How Christians Can Respond to the Recent Mass Protests and Goons' Attacks on Kenya's Elite Investments: A Call for Justice and Peace
The recent resurgence of mass demonstrations, or "Maandamano," in Kenya has sparked a wave of violent attacks on both common citizens and elite investments, including the Kenyatta family's vast farming empire and Raila Odinga's gas company. The implications of this crisis for ordinary Kenyan citizens are profound, and it is vital that people of faith respond with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice and peace. In this post, I’ll explore how Christians can play an active role in responding to this crisis and promoting reconciliation in Kenya. As Christians, we are called to be agents of hope and transformation in the world. We believe that every person is made in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their social status or economic power. When we see injustice and violence in our communities, we cannot remain silent or passive. We must speak out and take action to protect the vulnerable, challenge the powerful, a...