Kenyan bishop says his appeals for aid have been met quickly

Published: 2008-01-08

NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) -- A Kenyan bishop said his appeals for humanitarian assistance for the Diocese of Eldoret have been met quickly following the violence sparked by the country's disputed Dec. 27 general elections. Bishop Cornelius Arap Korir of Eldoret told Catholic News Service things gradually were taking shape as agencies such as the United Nations, the Kenyan government, the Red Cross and other churches were joining Catholic relief agencies in sending financial and material assistance. "As I speak to you, the camped people are being fed, those sick (are) being treated and makeshifts (are) being constructed. This for me is very pleasing and hope-giving," he added. Catholic relief agencies were among the first to respond to the humanitarian crisis. Ken MacLean, country representative for Catholic Relief Services, said his Nairobi-based office had moved three of its emergency response officers to the worst-hit area of Eldoret, about 125 miles northwest of Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. CRS is the U.S. bishops' international development and relief agency.

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