More Photos:

This is a photo of the church at Kibera before it burned.

This is a photo of Kibera after the riots and the burning.

The Story behind the Cross:

Originally the congregation was going to take the cross down as it was so burnt. After much discussion, it was decided to leave the cross up. The blackness of the cross symbolizes the blackness that is in all of us, and the blackness that sent Jesus to the cross in for all of us. Surrounding the cross is scorched black wall, reminding us that the world around us tries to tempt us and bring us down. The message of the gospel (as you can see it creeping up from the bottom right) is a white portion of the wall, that appears to be creeping towards the cross and the blackness of the world. In the end the light overcomes the darkness, the fire is no more, and God prevails in the end. We are reminded of Jesus sacrifice on his cross and of Gods mercy through all of this. With this message, the congregation elected to keep the cross up.

Joseph at the entrance to the medical clinic.


A picture of a true Matatu, albeit this one is one of the ones in very good condition on the outside.

Children standing in the narrow dirt passageways in slums.

Typical scenes in the slums. Trash is piled up everywhere.

Playing sports with the children at Lutheran Church in Umoja.