Drought in Kenya

Visiting with Bishop Timothy and Mary Ndambuki

at the African Brotherhood Church headquarters

in Machakos Town, Kenya.

Maize the principle staple in the Kenyan diet

One of the reasons that Kenya has become so vulnerable to drought conditions is its dependancy on maize that forms the basis for the average Kenyan diet. While maize is a good source of starch, the crop's popularity has pushed out much of the traditional drought resistant crops that once provided a diversity of grains and cereals that made up the Kenyan diet.

Last week, Bishop Timothy Ndambuki, shared with us how the Africa Brotherhood Church has been working within Kenya to better educate the country on sustainable farming practices and help communities that have been hit hardest by the current famine. The Church can not be silent on the most central and basic needs of life. Caring for our environment, ensuring food for the hungry, and sharing out of our abundance with those who have so little is at the heart of what Christ calls his followers too.

Erica and Emma learning about the impact and use of Farming God's Way conservation farming in helping to improve food security and crop production within the arid regions of Kenya.

Drought resistant crops like cassava root, millet, sorghum, and green grams are a key to helping African families become food secure.

A hungry lion in the arid hillside of LuKenya

Please pray for Africa.

We pray for rain to restore the land, to feed the wildlife, the feilds, the livestock and the people of this region.

We pray for leaders and pastors who are trying to help their communities use more sustainable farming practices, in caring for the land and providing for their households and communities.

We pray for peace and reconciliation in war torn areas and countries like Somalia, that are doubly crippled by conflict and famine. May God raise up brave leaders who will demonstrate the wisdom and humility needed for justice and peace.

To learn more about the current famine in the Eastern Africa

and CBM's response to this crisis:

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