On Tuesday, August 8th, Kenyans will cast their ballots for the 2017 national elections. The race is very close for president, as well as over many county positions throughout the country.
Tensions and suspicions have been building over the past months, and in the last week several incidents have people bracing for the potential of post-election disputes and violence.
We are praying that the leaders of the two main parties will be voices of calm and humility, no matter the outcome of Tuesday's vote. Democracy will be put to the test as Kenyan's are called to put the national interest over tribal and regional loyalty.
This Sunday, many pastors and church leaders will be calling their congregations to be forces of peace and civility over the coming weeks. May Christians of every denomination live up to that calling to be ambassadors of peace and reconciliation.
The BBC has created a brief summary video that gives an overview of the election and some of the background. It is well worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch -- Watch Here
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