After meeting with The Rev. Joyce, John and I were sent on a mission by the bishop along with two other priests to pay a visit upon a family in one of the parishes in a neighboring town. Our job was to recruit them for a role in an upcoming fundraising effort for Namrata Shaw Children's Home, the AIDS orphanage operated by the diocese.
Before we could conduct business, however we had to share a meal. And what a meal it was. It included all of my favorite dishes and there was plenty for seconds and thirds! It was some of the best food I've eaten in Kenya. After we were finished eating, we had the formal introductions. Then the discussion began. Our mission was successful and the children of Namrata Shah will be the beneficiaries.
As we were waiting for our parting gift of bananas, one of the other priests and I had a conversation about the current efforts to draft a new constitution. Amazingly the different parties were reaching consensus or making the necessary compromises to move this effort forward. One contentious issue that may doom the passing of a new constitution is the provision for separate Islamic courts. This is seen by many Christians as one religion receiving favored status by the government. A referendum on the new draft constitution is scheduled this summer. We shall see how it goes.
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