Comments on: Jamii Bora and the environment in Kenya

By: Terri G

Terri G — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:32:21 +0000

I am really touched by this article. I grew up with Kadidi and we went to the same church. I too was in Kenya during these sad events, while visiting family. It was indeed unbelievable. Thanks for sharing Kadidi and JB keep up the good work.

By: Peter K

Peter K — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:32:11 +0000

Thanks and praises to the most high GOD for letting peace prevail again in our beloved country KENYA. It’s all about power struggle for the politicians who really don’t have the country and the common mwananchi at heart but for their selfish greedy ends.They preach water but they drink wine!! They sit up over there having all the laughter sipping champagne while all the killings continue because of their utterrances. SHAME.Let this be a learning experience for all those who survived through the mercies of GOD and build a KENYA that will be a shining example to the world of having picked itself up. BLESS.

By: Joyce-Ann

Joyce-Ann — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:49:12 +0000

This is a great account of the realities in Kenya. We spent our Saturday (Feb 16th) with Kadidi in Mathare, where we witnessed the destruction of peoples lives caused by the post election violence. Peoples lives have been disrupted, they are living in difficult conditions, yet they hang on to the hope that we will all help them rebuild their lives. Let’s not let them lose this hope.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:08:35 +0000

Went around Kibera and Mathari and was beyond horrifed by the damage that we kenyans had done to ourselves. Hard to understand but remember the biblical saying that ‘Life and death resides in the tongue’. Kadidi showed us the spot he was in and described the terror of that day and night. Really thank God that he was able to escape and can live to smile and hope in a better day.
Jamii Bora is the only MFI still there. Met a few of their members and can tell that they are clinging on to the hope that Jamii BORA giving them. ENCOURAGE AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE TO CHANNEL SUPPORT TO THEM so they can help hundreds who need support.

By: Anne Mwasi

Anne Mwasi — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:43:17 +0000

We share the sentiments. These expereinces will be everlasting in our minds. Let us hope these will be resolved as quickly as possible.
I also lost a relative in the skirmishes.
Condolence to those who lost their beloved ones.

By: Njambi

Njambi — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:35:08 +0000

Kadidi, am very sorry for the things that have happened and still continuing to get worse. I am glad to have a friend like you, we went through the early struggles and encouraged one another when things were starting to boil. I may be far from the reality that I faced on the 30th but it’s not over for me I have friends to think about still in the estate and you as well. God bless you and give you the strength to continue on with the struggle daily . Things will get better, normal when the will of God comes. be strong and take heart dear brother. We have a long way together and the tribalism and war should not separate us. Blessed day and stay safe

By: Helen Ng

Helen Ng — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:53:39 +0000

Gabriel, thank you for your note. It is so important that the rest of the world hears your stories — not just of the struggles that you and members of Jamii Bora face in the slums but also how you all have risen to the occasion and are so quickly finding ways to rebuild and help your fellow men. Thanks for the inspiring examples. We can all learn from each other in these difficult times. Helen

By: Gabriel KADIDI

Gabriel KADIDI — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 10:53:03 +0000

Just as it was,thank God am still here to tell the story,You have given it,and pray for Kenya and JamiiBora.”No great artist ever sees things as they really are.If he did,he would cease to be an artist”-kadidi