Giving birth to her first child was the most memorable moment in Tabitha Akinyi’s life.

Despite her difficult pregnancy, the moment she held baby Musingo in her arms, she new she wanted to have a second child, maybe even more.

Even though Akinyi’s dream of having another child is only two weeks away, the 24 year old says this is a pregnancy she wishes she had postponed.

As people count the losses brought about by the aftermath of the disputed general elections, young men in Siaya are taking advantage of the situation.

They are stalking displaced women who have traveled from Naivasha, Nakuru and other parts of Central province promising them heaven in return of sexual favours.

Those being targeted by these young men, especially the boda boda men, are widows and young girls.

“It is horrifying what people are doing in the pretext that they want to help the women and children,” laments Angelina Akeyo, a counselor at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), an internally displaced persons camp in Kisumu, Nyanza Province.

 

The festive season meant booming business for Agnes Waithera who sells food in the residential estates in Kiambu town.

This is a business that the 44 years old mother of six, has mastered over many years enabling her to cultivate a solid following among her clientele. 

But the unmatched violence that rocked the country, after the general elections results were announced, has brought her business to its knees. 

The recent signing of the Peace Deal between President Mwai Kibaki and ODM Chair, Raila Odinga signals the dawn of a new chapter for Kenya and for her.

Lying exhausted on her hospital bed in ward 17 at Kisumu Provincial hospital, Susan Akinyi is oblivious of her surrounding.

Even the sweet smelling tea served with some bread does not make her move her body. Chai Chai, kuja Chukua chai! The tea lady calls her, but she remains motionless. A good Samaritan sympathizes with her, and offers to get the tea for her.