A couple of days ago, Br Ignatius and Samuel, who is a teacher visited us and presented a wealth of information on the history, politics and culture in Kenya. The session was very educational and interesting. We asked many questions and I found myself making comparisons with Australia. I was most fascinated by the cultural traditions of tribal groups still practiced today and the role of women in society.
Yesterday, at the conclusion of our orientation to the Kibera slum, our guides gave an impromptu talk on the violence that followed the political unrest in the region last year. This account was more powerful from the previous presentation. Standing on a hill, looking down at the area they explained what daily life was like for them at that time... this was very tangible and confronting. People were forced from their homes, there was fighting, houses were torched, children and mothers were assaulted and there was daily gun fire - this lasted two months. Our guides at this time, whilst from different tribes, still got along and attended the Edmund Rice Centre to volunteer their time for the youth.
...very challenging to process...
Kellee
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