City centre was a ghost town today. In the morning, people tried to get to Uhuru Park (the place of traditional political gatherings), but police set up baricades all over town in an effort to stop people from coming.
This afternoon, I walked to city centre to check things out. There was no public transport, so it was about a four mile walk. I've never seen it like this. Every store was boarded up and closed. No one was on the street -- not even the street kids.
I saw a lot of police and an a human wall of para-military guarding Uhuru Park.
Americans are being told to stay home. It's tough staying home! While there's nothing we can do to help, it's hard sitting back and hearing that your friend's house is on fire.
Pray for peace in Kenya!
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