THANKSGIVING!!

THANKSGIVING.

That was the subject line on an email we just received from our national director Machaa. What followed was nothing short of shocking and very troubling. 

Machaa’s wife Grace was waiting for a ride home from her once a month work in Naivasha. Grace was accosted and forced into a vehicle by two men and a women. She was held against her will for more than two hours as demands were made for money. 

Grace cooperated and was finally released. The thieves took her phone and the few schillings she had on her and in her Mpesa account. This totaled only about $10. The perpetrators did manage to access the credit available on her bank account. That was $400, not a big deal to us but very significant to a Kenyan. 

When she was released she went immediately to the police so there is an active investigation underway and the authorities are tracking her phone and finances. 

Machaa’s focus through all of this has been an attitude of immense gratitude to God for Grace’s safety. She is traumatized but unhurt physically!

We will keep you posted on developments, but wanted all the friends of Little Lambs to be thanking God with us for his protection of those we love and serve with in Kenya.  

CHRISTMAS COMES TO KENYA!!

Merry Christmas everyone! 

We all had an amazing time with kids, staff and a few invited guests at Nakuru Little Lambs. After two years of not having a party, we were glad that when we had one it was not disappointing. The food was plentiful and well prepared, there were sodas and Gracie (my wife) had made cakes for the occasion. Susan had also invited Gracie to share the Word and she did a good job. All in all we had a great time. On behalf of Nakuru people be blessed! 

At Green Pastures, we had another wonderful day. Even with the rains keeping everyone confined in the hall, we all enjoyed the day. Both Kiambogo and Kijabe primary school head teachers joined us among other guests. The kids had a blast, they didn’t want to leave. I’m sure they wanted the day to prolong forever. On their behalf and behalf of both staff and caregivers, please accept our gratitudes and God’s blessings. 

I have attached a few pictures from both days. Enjoy!

Machaa Samual

National Director Shepherd’s Little Lambs

Nakuru kids eating in their classroom

Justice Served... Finally

The scene of the accident

Back in January 2019, Blasto was in a serious car accident, that resulted in the loss of life. Blasto was unhurt and not the cause of the accident.

Please join us in thanking God for the good news that Blasto has been cleared of any wrong doing.

It has been a long journey and we a praising God that truth has finally prevailed.

WE'RE COOKING WITH GAS!

We are literally cooking with (bottled) gas now at both of our child development centers. 

Cooking on a wood fire, or stove, is a way of life for most in Kenya but especially the poor. This practice has contributed to deforestation challenges on the continent of Africa. It tends to be dirty and brings health risks to those who do the cooking. 

Through the generous donation of a friend of Little Lambs we have converted both kitchens to cook with bottled gas. In this way we are able to provide healthier working conditions for our kitchen staff and contribute in a small way to a cleaner environment in Kenya. 

This change also brings additional operational costs since the bottled gas is more expensive than the firewood that was often supplied by Little Lambs families. The additional monthly cost is not huge but we are always careful when adding ongoing expenses. If you would like to help with these new costs, you can find information on ways to give HERE. 

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Unloading the new stove hood

The new gas cookers

Installing the new hood over the stove

The new stove at our Nakuru Learning Center

Cooking on a wood fire outside while the installation is underway.

COVID-19 KENYA UPDATE - NEW LOCKDOWNS PUT IN PLACE

This just in from Machaa Samual Little Lambs National Director.

President Uhuru Kenyatta announces new Covid-19 measures :

1. Cessation of movement by road, rail and air in and out of the counties of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru till further notice.

2. No in-person meetings of any kind in the counties of Nairobi, Machakos, Kajiado, Kiambu and Nakuru till further notice.

3. Parliament asked to go on recess as well as the regional Houses mentioned above.

4. Curfew to begin at 8pm and end at 4am in the counties of Nairobi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kiambu and Kajiado.

Other counties curfew will go on as currently is, being from 10pm to 4am.

5. Government vacates all curfew passes until a review by the Ministry of Interior is done.

6. In-person worship in Nairobi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kiambu, and Kajiado suspended till further notice.

Other counties to be allowed in person religious engagements but to adhere to the one third rule of capacity of religious institutions.

7. Bars are suspended from operating in Nairobi, Nakuru, Machakos, Kiambu and Kajiado. Restaurants and eateries in the said counties shall provide takeaway services only and are banned from selling alcohol.

8. Schools, including universities closed. No further in-person learning.

9. All employees of private and government bodies are directed to have employees working from home until further notice, except those where services cannot be provided remotely.

10. All hospitals asked to limit number of visitors to patients to just one per patient.

11. All permitted gatherings to have not more than 50 people. Funerals to be conducted within 72 hours of confirmation of death with just a total of 50 people. Marriage other similar events to have a total of 30 people.

12. Those above 58 to be vaccinated in first phase.

I think it was just in order for us to close the centers. You will notice that the regions of Kiambu and Nakuru where we have our centers, are among the five most affected counties. Continue praying with for God to keep our kids, their families and all of us safe.

Blessings,

Machaa

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