Nairobi slum blast kills 100

The Nairobi fuel explosion widely reported in the world's media has occurred within a few hundred metres of the Church on the Rock School that Footsteps supports.
We have been unable to make contact with Beernard and Ruth Ndetei as we are unable to establish mobile phone contact with them at present.
Please pray that they and the children at the school are safe and remember those that are injured and who have been bereaved in the tragedy.

East Africa drought pushes up food prices

The drought affecting the eatern horn of Africa is affecting the price of basic foodstuffs throughout Kenya.

Sunshine Home project director Simon KInyanjui reports:
"We thank God for the rains over the past few days, but the cost of food has shot up due to inflation. We are buying food at more than double what we had budgeted."

Please remember all those who are facing real hardship at this difficult time.

11.11.11 Challenge - the next exciting adventure

11 climbers...standing on the top of Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest mountain)...on 11.11.11...having raised £111,111 for street kids in Kenya.
The team is assembling, the training has started, so check back for more infortmation soon!

Marathon - I made it!

Martin managed to complete his 7th Marathon in just over 6 hours! Although he tried hard to come last, he was beaten to it by 2 even slower runners. "I am delighted I have made my sponsorship target," said Martin, "but I'm happy if anyone still wants to sponsor me!"

Martin's 7th Marathon

Footsteps trustee Martin Print is running his 7th marathon on 14th May, 2011. He's also organsing the event - the MARAFUN - in which 400 runners and walkers will take part in a day of fun, fitness and fund-raising. It's to help us care for 90 street boys...and loads more kids who need help in Kenya. See www.marafun.co.uk for more details. Maybe you can sponsor Martin if you can't take part

Mwinyi gets new wheels

When we first met Mwinyi 5 years ago he could only crawl on his hands and knees, so, with the help of Footsteps supporters, we bought him a mobility aid which enabled him to get around (photo far right), and, importantly, to go to school.
He's grown a bit since then, and so this week he was given a new tricycle to help him get around, much to the excitement of his school friends (photo right). The trike is made at the APDK Bombolulu workshop which employs disabled workers to make them.

Rotary party enjoy visit to Footsteps projects

Five members of the Rotary Club of Bromley enjoyed a week-long visit to Kenya during which they crammed in a visit to the Church on the Rock School to see the buildings which need urgent repair, a visit to the Sunshine Home to meet our ex-street boys, 2 Rotary club meetings and a safari to Lake Nakuru national park.
They also officially opened the Sunshine Borehole, a project funded jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Bromley and Nakuru and Rotary International.