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Religious Appeal to Resume Talks: At end-of-year peace prayers, religious leaders in Gulu asked Kony to resume talks and stay dedicated to peace. The LRA’s recent attack on a Catholic mission in the Congo have left many worried about Kony’s future intentions. Read more about the religious leaders’ appeals here.

Kenyan Riots: Nearly a week after Mwai Kibaki was elected as Kenya’s president for a second term (each presidential term lasting five years), violence has erupted on Kenya’s streets. Kibaki won by a very small margin, and many in the opposition party think foul play was at hand. Questions about the legitimacy of the elections has raised tensions between tribes within the country, and while the attorney general has called for an independent group to verify the election results, over 300 people have been killed so far in the ensuing violence.
So what does this mean for Uganda? Kenya’s growing instability is having massive effects on bordering countries throughout East Africa, including Uganda. Transport in and out of the country has been minimal making it nearly impossible for resources to leave Kenyan borders. Fuel trucks and food supplies have not been able to leave the borders. Now in Uganda, pump prices have tripled and gas is becoming scarce. In Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, over 80% of fuel stations were out of gas.
But the economy is not the only thing suffering. Bordering countries have become safe havens for those fleeing Kenya’s violence. It’s estimated that thousands have fled their homes and settled in towns bordering Uganda, many with the hopes of protecting their property back home. Uganda’s Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura has ensured Kenyans of their safety. Remembering Uganda’s own violent rules of Idi Amin and Milton Obote Kayihura says, “You looked after our people. It is therefore imperative to provide you with all the necessary amenities until you are free to go back to your homes.”
But the violence seems far from over. Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga, who claims he is the official winner of the presidential election, has asked for a million supporters to come together in a park in Nairobi on Thursday night. His actions, along with continued violence and evacuation, seem to discourage any type of quick resolution.
To read more about the Kenyan crisis and its effect on Uganda, take a look at the following articles:

Kenyans Search for Safety in Uganda
Fighting Intensifies After Election in Kenya
Kenyan Riot Police Turn Back Rallying Protestors
Kenyan Refugees Flock to Uganda

2007 was for Promises, 2008 is for Fulfillment: Gulu’s LC5 Mayor Norbert Mao wrote an article for The New Vision of Uganda speaking about the hope for the new year. Read it here.

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*Open Your Eyes* Administr8er Boi Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 19,885 Points: 354,456.32 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 354,456.32 Donate $Add Infraction for Open Your Eyes$	Kenya Conflict Update...How Does it Affect Uganda? Religious Appeal to Resume Talks: At end-of-year peace prayers, religious leaders in Gulu asked Kony to resume talks and stay dedicated to peace. The LRA’s recent attack on a Catholic mission in the Congo have left many worried about Kony’s future intentions. Read more about the religious leaders’ appeals here. Kenyan Riots: Nearly a week after Mwai Kibaki was elected as Kenya’s president for a second term (each presidential term lasting five years), violence has erupted on Kenya’s streets. Kibaki won by a very small margin, and many in the opposition party think foul play was at hand. Questions about the legitimacy of the elections has raised tensions between tribes within the country, and while the attorney general has called for an independent group to verify the election results, over 300 people have been killed so far in the ensuing violence. So what does this mean for Uganda? Kenya’s growing instability is having massive effects on bordering countries throughout East Africa, including Uganda. Transport in and out of the country has been minimal making it nearly impossible for resources to leave Kenyan borders. Fuel trucks and food supplies have not been able to leave the borders. Now in Uganda, pump prices have tripled and gas is becoming scarce. In Kampala, Uganda’s capital city, over 80% of fuel stations were out of gas. But the economy is not the only thing suffering. Bordering countries have become safe havens for those fleeing Kenya’s violence. It’s estimated that thousands have fled their homes and settled in towns bordering Uganda, many with the hopes of protecting their property back home. Uganda’s Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura has ensured Kenyans of their safety. Remembering Uganda’s own violent rules of Idi Amin and Milton Obote Kayihura says, “You looked after our people. It is therefore imperative to provide you with all the necessary amenities until you are free to go back to your homes.” But the violence seems far from over. Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga, who claims he is the official winner of the presidential election, has asked for a million supporters to come together in a park in Nairobi on Thursday night. His actions, along with continued violence and evacuation, seem to discourage any type of quick resolution. To read more about the Kenyan crisis and its effect on Uganda, take a look at the following articles: Kenyans Search for Safety in Uganda Fighting Intensifies After Election in Kenya Kenyan Riot Police Turn Back Rallying Protestors Kenyan Refugees Flock to Uganda 2007 was for Promises, 2008 is for Fulfillment: Gulu’s LC5 Mayor Norbert Mao wrote an article for The New Vision of Uganda speaking about the hope for the new year. Read it here.