Thank you for praying for the voting related to the new proposed constitution for Kenya – Prayers have been answered and there has been peace around the country. The final tally is not in, but the YES team* has declared that the constitution has passed and the NO team have conceded. Throughout the reporting on the radio and television, the speakers have continually voiced thanksgiving for the peaceful atmosphere and said in many ways that no matter the outcome of the vote, Kenya had won!
For those of you who are not my FACEBOOK Friends, these are the two notes that I have posted in the last 24 hours:
Wednesday evening, 4 hours after the closing of the poll: Praising God for peace in Kenya today and speedy reporting of votes - a major change from the Dec 07 elections. A wise 103 woman, a victim of the post-election crisis, may become the
face of this election - Her comment to a young reporter (who was unsure if she
was still mentally astute): We can vote YES/GREEN, or NO/RED, but no matter what happens, the vote belongs to Kenyans - whoever wins, we are all children of Kenya! Continue praying for acceptance of the results.
Soon after lunch today (Thursday): Things remain peaceful - the greatest praise is for the confidence that Kenyans are gaining in their ability to have peaceful voting and a voice! As I passed this road-side vendor today, I couldn't help but think she will have good sales in the next few days as people celebrate peace!
Thanks again for praying, but don’t stop. Pray now that those who were against the passing of the constitution will accept the vote. Pray that those who disagreed on certain points will find peaceful ways to bring about changes they desire. Thanks again for praying! BERT
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* 'Yes' team declares referendum victory – Daily Nation - http://www.nation.co.ke/Kenya%20Referendum/-/926046/971472/-/fxedp7z/-/index.html
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