Shocked Churches Say Schools Unrest a Sign of Social Rot

Posted to the web 25 July 2008 Limuru The wave of student unrest sweeping across Kenyan secondary schools is evidence of a breakdown of social order and values, Protestant and evangelical churches said. The violence, which has left two students dead and a trail of destruction in hundreds of schools, should be seen in the context of irresponsible leadership, the pre-election violence and hate speech, post-election violence and a sharp rise in crime, the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) said on Thursday. The organization called for "urgent corrective measures to forestall any further deterioration and devastation." Factors responsible for the breakdown of the social order, according to NCCK, include loss of the fear of God and values, lack of hope among the people who no longer expect fairness and merit, erosion of... [read full story]