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A Postcard from Kenya

A dorm parent at Rift Valley Academy on coping with the ongoing violence.

Paul Koning | posted 2/01/2008 10:15AM

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I think back to my own experiences as a 15-year-old, when I was separated from my parents for several days during the 1982 coup attempt here in Kenya. I remember my utter trust in the adult who cared for me during that time. I guess I'm that guy now. May God give me the strength and wisdom to live up to that calling.

Related Elsewhere:

Newser, The New York Times, and BBC News have updated sections on the violence in Kenya.

Christianity Today's coverage includes:

Post-Mayhem Woes | Tribal rivalries — including Christian-on-Christian violence — hamper healing. (February 1, 2008)

Baptists Serve Kenya's Displaced After Post-Election Violence | Nearly 600 dead in clashes, and more than 250,000 ousted from homes. (January 15, 2008)

Air Support | Kenya's MAF director reports on evacuation and supply efforts. (January 11, 2008)

From CT Liveblog: Ushahidi.com is mapping out incidents of violence and calls for help. (January 15, 2008), Despite today's news that Friday will likely bring negotiation talks, countless Kenyans still await food, shelter. (January 7, 2008)

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Kevin Devoto

Posted: February 06, 2008 11:20 AM

Kevin Devoto: We feel safe here for the time being, but we acknowledge that things can change quickly. We make plans as we are able, but we also rest in the knowledge that we are part of God's greater plan for this land. I look at our students with amazement. They are handling these events with great calm and a deep confidence in their parents' decision to send them to us. We are all blessed... some more than others. Kevin Devoto

Kim (Akins, RVA'95) Mills

Posted: February 03, 2008 10:18 PM


I know that those of us who had the privileged of attending RVA and having Mr. & Mrs. Koning as staff are continuously in prayer for the school, students, staff, and the surrounding community. I was blessed to have grown up in such a place and with guardians who I knew were there to serve God. Thank you for being there and for letting us know what is happening at our childhood home.

Aunt Beth

Posted: February 03, 2008 4:02 PM


What an encouraging article for us that have neices and grandchildren at RVA. I new when I found out they girls would be there, it is a gift from God. He will lead the staff, faculty, dorm parents to make the best decisions for all of our students. We pray for you all.

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