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Drought Relief In East Africa Sept/Oct 2017

So far approximately $108,000 has been raised for the drought/famine relief in Kenya.  

The expected harvest in Late August/September has been quite a ‘mixed bag.’ 

In some areas there has been a partial harvest and we praise God for that. But William Akoto reports that other areas and particulalry the region close to Lake Victoria is still very bad. They have missed two consecutive seasons and now there is no rain for planting.  

The forecast is for below-average rainfall between October and December.  

Further North in the Pokot and Turkana, the situation is also dire.

William also reports that other parts of South Nyanza have had some rain but there has been an Army Worm infestation which has eaten much of the newly planted crops.  The situation in that area and the Lake region is very frustrating for people there.  Many families are starting to go without food again.  So we need to keep them in our prayers. 

Lazarua Kissau reports that in Eastern and the Coast the rains have just started and they are praying that they may be sufficient for a harvest but it will be at least three months away yet.  In the meantime people are still in famine in those lower parts of the country. There are still many also in need of seed for planting right now.

We thank God for His provision to date in helping those who are hurting, and we are very thankful for all those who have given selflessly toward the famine relief.  We ask that you keep these people in your prayers and encourage you to continue to help if you are able.

For further information on the drought, see this article - here and here