Experiences of a Kenyan,s Visit to Burundi

Hi my fellow colleagues,

Let me share with you a little bit of my experience in Burundi, First and foremost let me say that we Kenyans should embrace peace and thank God for giving us many tribes it makes our country look beautiful, What I saw was horrifying. Though the war has now cooled down, their life style is not like ours, in Kenya we inter-marry without problems but in Burundi it's a big problem it is very difficult for Hutu's to marry Tutsi due to mistrust that is existing amongst them. From a far I can see my Brothers and sister in Kenya trying to sow the seed of mistrust amongst themselves.

I would like to urge you my friends to treasure this peace, freedom, democracy, love and unity that has dwelled in our country for many years, wars are started easily and with few and cheap insights but take along time and costly negotiations and mediations processes to end, after the war you have to start all over again. We Kenyans are privileged to have whatever we need, in warring countries there are no project to promote and protect human value and rights and if they are. They are very few; just look in Kenya how many projects we have.

It my suggestion that we as KARDS should think of expanding to other countries like Rwanda, Burundi and Congo if possible because as it is stated " Empowering the poor and the lowly of Africa" not of Kenya only, this is a food for thought this year lets all think about it, even the Micro- Finance project, they need it but no one is willing to risk.

Otherwise my trip was successful I was privileged to attend a seminar aimed at promoting women and children's rights, I enjoyed my self had some adventures and some were scary some encouraging, lastly lets all pray for our country and our neighbours to have peace for you are not at peace until your neighbours are at peace lastly let me share with you this encouraging story:

God's Gift

"There was a blind girl who hated herself because of her blindness. Not only did she hate herself but she hated everyone else, except her loving boyfriend. He was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend.
"One day someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything—including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, 'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her that simply said, ' Just take care of my eyes dear.'
"Too often we change when our status changes. Only a few remember what life was like before and even fewer remember who to thank for always being there when times were painfully unbearable.
"Life is a gift, so today: Before you think of saying an unkind word, think of someone who can't speak. Before you complain about the taste of your food, think of someone who has nothing to eat. Before you complain about your husband or wife, think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion. Before you complain about your life, think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before you complain about your children, think of someone who desires children but is barren. Before you argue about your dirty house that someone didn't clean or sweep, think of the people who are living in the streets. Before whining about the distance you drive, think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet. And when you are tired and complain about your job, think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
"And before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another, remember that not one of us is without sin and all will answer to one Maker. And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down, try to put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around. Life is a gift, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it, and fulfill it.
"Enjoy the moment. It may not come around again."
"Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus'