The Rift Valley has been one of the most affected areas in Kenya by the electoral violence. NTV accompanied Red Cross in a helicopter to film the level of destruction. After the recent horror in which 30 people were burned to death in a church in Eldoret, and continuos widespread violence and destruction of property, is it possible that Kenyans are witnessing the beginning of what could easily escalate into a "genocide" as suggested by leaders from PNU and ODM?
However, perhaps their might be a ray of light amidst this savagery as reported by individuals who have been caught close to Eldoret where for the past few days, local communities have been demanding Kikuyu blood but after a meeting was held, the Nandi majority have assured people in this particular area that they have no intention of hurting anyone and will in fact ensure their safety from any possible threats. Instead, their only demand is that certain individuals must be held accountable for mistreatment of local communities as they claim. They are insisting on the removal of individuals from certain high powered positions who have exploited cheap labour for years. An inside report from the meeting held reveals that the local community wants no blood on their hands.
As rumours continue to fuel the existing violence, Kenyans and the media in particular have a responsbility to ensure that allegations are based on solid fact for rumours have the possibility of turning into realities.