A spokesman for AIM’s Nairobi-based Crisis Management team issued the following report:

“Sunday in Kenya saw the ethnic violence of Nakuru move into the town of Naivasha where about 15 deaths were reported.  Military and security forces were deployed to contain the violence.  But tensions remain high in the town and in many parts of the Rift Valley.

 “In Nairobi things were quiet. Koffi Annan met with the ODM leaders and worked on a document which will guide the groups as they work towards a solution of the political stand-off.

“Please keep praying that this mediation effort will be successful and that the ethnic violence may come to a quick end.”

The following report was issued today by a spokesman for AIM's Nairobi-based Crisis Management Team.

"Monday was another day of contrasts.  In many parts of Kenya, including Nairobi, business seemed to go on as normal.

"But in most of the Rift Valley and Western Provinces, violence flared up as angry youths were looking for revenge.  Many of the roads between the major towns west of Naivasha were closed due to illegal roadblocks manned by vigilante groups.  The military and police are on hand trying to contain the situation in numerous towns.  But it seems that the ethnic violence is continuing to spread and tensions are very high in many places around the country.

"On the political front, Koffi Annan is still meeting with the relevant leaders and there is some hope in the air that an agreement may be reached.  Please pray for this to be so.

"Although chaos seems to temporarily reign in these scattered locations, all of our missionaries are safe and currently out of harm's way.  We do ask for your prayers that this violence will not spread, but instead we will see peace return to this beloved and hurting land of Kenya."

A spokesman for AIM’s Nairobi-based Crisis Management Team provided the following report:

“Traffic jams returned to Nairobi today as many more people felt free to move around the city.  I heard someone say that it felt like the second day in a row of real peace since the elections on 27th of December.

“Koffi Annan arrived in Nairobi today and together with some other African diplomats will be meeting with Kibaki and Odinga starting tomorrow.   His goal is to bring these two leaders together and to assist them to find a lasting solution for the current crisis.

“Odinga has called for peaceful demonstrations around the country again on Thursday.  It is unknown at this time whether they will still be attempted or be called off in light of the talks starting tomorrow.  We wait and pray.

“There are still ethnic clashes and killings happening in some scattered locations..., but they seem to be on the decrease. There were a number of peace delegations that traveled to affected areas around the country today and spoke out against violence and called for unity.  These delegations included church leaders and community leaders.

“Our missionaries are all safe at this time, although a number of ministries have been adversely affected, depending on the location and security situation in their area.  Please continue to pray for the Christians in Kenya to stand strong and to show His light in this time of darkness.”

A spokesman for AIM’s Nairobi-based Crisis Management team issued the following report:

“This afternoon we are getting reports of some proposed mass demonstrations being planned for next week by the opposition party.  We are following this news closely.  It often takes some time to get to the very core of news like this and what implications it might have on our membership.

“Otherwise today was quiet around Nairobi with businesses functioning again.

“Continue to pray.  Many Kenyans tell us that the only answer to the current situation is through prayer.”

The Kenya Crisis Fund – Learn more about how you can help meet the needs of Kenyans affected by this crisis.

Africa Inland Mission (AIM) has established the Kenya Crisis Fund to help finance AIM’s response to the humanitarian crisis brought about by Kenya’s post-election violence. It is estimated that over 250,000 Kenyans were displaced, and 600 men, women, and children lost their lives.

Africa Inland Mission and the Africa Inland Church, our partner church in Kenya, have already begun responding to the incredible needs around us, and will continue to do so in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

The Kenya Crisis Fund will be used in the following ways:

To provide food, water, clothing and other commodities to refugees

To rebuild homes of pastors in affected areas

To rebuild churches burned down in the crisis

To assist with funeral expenses of members of the Africa Inland Church who were killed.

Donate Online: To make a contribution to this project please press the "Give Online" button.

Donate by Mail: To contribute by mail, make checks payable to Africa Inland Mission with a separate note indicating “Kenya Crisis Fund, Project ID 099101” and mail to:

Africa Inland Mission
Attn.: Receipting Department
P.O. Box 178
Pearl River, NY 10965

If you reside outside of the USA you may mail your donations to an area office near you.

Thank you so much for your consideration of this critical need.

Kenya Crisis Relief

An AIM AIR Cessna Caravan prepares to take off to provide food aid and other supplies to some of the 250,000 internally displaced people who fled their homes in fear of post-election violence.

Kenya Crisis Relief

AIM AIR personnel and Kenyans work to unload large bags of food aid.

Kenya Crisis Relief

Food aid is loaded on a truck in western Kenya.

Kenya Crisis Relief

A DC-3 operated in partnership with Samaritan's Purse takes off. The aircraft's size makes it ideal for transporting people and emergency supplies in times of crisis.

Kenya Crisis Relief

Children and adults line up for food at a church in Kibera, a large slum outside of Nairobi, Kenya. The church is housing 300 refugees.

Kenya Crisis Relief

Children in line for food at a Kibera church housing 300 refugees.

Kenya Crisis Relief

Cleanup work begins inside an Africa Inland Church (AIC) building damaged in the chaos that erupted following Kenya's disputed presidential elections.

Kenya Crisis Relief

"He is Our Help" read the words on the charred remains of a hymnal page discovered in a partially destroyed Kibera church.

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An aerial view of Kenya during an AIM AIR relief flight.

The following report was issued by AIM’s Nairobi based Crisis Management Team on Saturday, January 05, 2008, 11:50 p.m. Kenya time.

This has been a much quieter day here in Kenya. The rally today in Mombasa was stopped by the police, although the ODM leaders said they would try again on Monday. The US Embassy states that calm has settled on all Kenyan cities by nightfall.

There are some indications that both political parties are open to begin dialogue through the use of an external moderator. But they have yet to agree to the conditions for such talks to begin. So we need to keep praying for this.

In the meantime, encouraging signs of normal activity were seen around the country as cities began to function again, albeit at a more cautious level.

As the nation of Kenya gets back on its feet, stories are filtering in of how Kenyans have been helping Kenyans. Local people have responded in generosity out of their own poverty to assist these refugees by bringing extra clothing, bags of maize and other food. It is truly a New Testament manifestation of God's love through His people.

Nairobi, Kenya - “We are pleased to say that the political temperatures have…seemed to cool down a bit today,” a spokesman for AIM’s Nairobi-based Crisis Management Team (CMT) said Friday in a report issued at 3:55 p.m. Nairobi time.

“The rally that was called for today by [the Orange Democratic Movement] ODM has not materialized.  By midday it was reported that a small crowd of about 300 were still hoping to march to Uhuru Park.  As of this writing…, I have not heard of the final result.  In general the city seems to be ignoring the rally and a more normal flow of traffic and people is being observed.”

The CMT has removed the stay-at-home instructions for AIM personnel and are allowing essential travel.

AIM’s school for the children of missionaries, Rift Valley Academy (RVA), which was scheduled to begin its term this week, has delayed its opening until January 19th.

The decision was also made to restrict missionary travel into Kenya until January 17th with the exception of missionaries slated to attend AIM’s Africa Based Orientation (ABO), scheduled to begin January 16th.  The CMT will review the feasibility of going forward with ABO early next week.

More updates will be posted to this site as new information becomes available.

Nairobi, Kenya - AIM officials established a Nairobi-based Crisis Management Team (CMT) to monitor, and respond as necessary, to the ongoing unrest caused by last Thursday’s disputed presidential election results.

A rally called by Raila Odinga, who lost last week’s election by a narrow margin, was planned for today in Nairobi, but the crowds forming around Uhuru Park were dispersed by police and military. Odinga party leadership called for another rally on Tuesday, January 8^th.

In a report issued today a CMT spokesman said that all AIM missionaries were safe and were not impacted by the day’s events.

More updates will be posted to this site as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers for the situation in Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya - A report issued by a spokesman for AIM’s Crisis Management Team (CMT), based in Nairobi, Kenya, stated that many of the protests that took place throughout the country today were dispersed without excessive force, and that protest marches in western Kenya, one of the more volatile regions, were completed peacefully for the most part.

As reported in an earlier update, the large rally called by opposition leader Raila Odinga, of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), did not materialize due to police and military intervention.

“It appears this evening that the ODM leaders are now calling for another rally tomorrow here in Nairobi,” the CMT spokesman said. “We have therefore asked our membership to stay in their houses again tomorrow as we monitor the situation.  Please pray for continued restraint on all sides.

“We are pleased to note that both President Kibaki and ODM Candidate Raila Odinga spoke to the public today independently indicating a cautious openness to dialogue with the assistance of a mediator.  This is a new development that we pray will gain momentum in the days to come.

“Our AIM missionaries are all safe and have not been personally threatened in any way,” he said, “However we are all grieving for our affected Kenyan friends and our adopted country.”

The Red Cross estimates that over 100,000 Kenyans have been displaced over the past few days, and news sources report that over 300 Kenyans have been killed in post election violence.

More updates will be posted to this site as new information becomes available.

AIM’s Kenya leadership has requested that no travel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport be scheduled with an arrival date previous to January 3 due to unrest following Kenya’s presidential elections. (See BBC Story )

If anyone needs to change ticketing dates, AIM Kenya leadership recommends January 7 as an acceptable date at this time. Please check this site for updates.

If your travel arrangements were booked through AIM Pearl River, the Travel Department can assist you in making any necessary changes. If you booked elsewhere, please contact your travel agent or the airline directly.