Friendly Kenya

From the sweltering heat of Watamu to the unseasonal rains of Kisii and from the crowded streets of Nairobi to the untamed bush of Maasailand, my trip to Kenya took me all over the map. Despite the diversity of weather and population though, one thing didn't change: the friendliness of the people. The Kenyan people are some of the warmest and most welcoming people I've ever met!

In Watamu, we were visiting an orphanage supported by the Larium congregation. We were warmly welcomed by the Fondo family who run the orphanage and encouraged to return for a longer visit anytime.

In Nairobi, we stayed with a wonderful family in the suburbs. They welcomed us into their home and helped us get oriented to the crazy city of Nairobi!

In Upper Guccha (near Kisii), the people's warm welcome made even the rain and the mud seem insignificant! We arrived after an hour-long walk through the mud to be met by smiling people, warm food, and a cheery mud hut!

In Maasailand, we walked through the fields to arrive at the church: a clearing under a large tree. When the congregation saw us coming in the distance, several of the women ran out to meet us and escorted us back singing the entire way!

We had a truly blessed time in Kenya this year. Last year when John Ruotsala and Chad Koivanen went, the police chief welcomed them and asked that they return with more people next year. We revisited the same police chief this year and he was so happy to see a team of four people instead of two. However, he charged us to come again--with 20 people! So, if anyways is interested in coming and meeting the happy, friendly people of Kenya, contact the Foreign Mission today! foreignmission@comcast.net