The Story of Laban Akula Otuma

My name is Laban Akula Otuma. I enrolled at AFMIN for a diploma course in pastoral leadership in 2003 and successfully completed the course in 2007.

The training has been a great asset in my own personal life and in addition I have been able to use the leadership skills that I obtained to impact others positively in the church, amongst my peers and in my day-to-day lifestyle. It has provided me with a platform to reach people and contact them physically on a daily basis and the change I have witnessed in their lives has made me appreciate the knowledge I have consumed and learnt.

At the recent election that was held in 2007 in our country there were disagreements among our national leaders that resulted in massive violence and destruction. It is in this post election violence where my elder brother was tragically murdered. My brother left behind his pregnant wife and three young children. My sister-in-law later gave birth in the year that followed but lost the baby. I now have a huge responsibility to take care of this young family since my sister-in-law is not employed. I am also not employed but rely on small jobs that cannot sustain us.
I therefore trust in God and have faith that He will come to my aid and provide any form of assistance e.g. food, shelter, education, clothes and above all the love of God. Any form of support and prayers will be highly appreciated.

James 1:27 - What God the Father considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering and to keep oneself from being corrupted by the world.

God bless you
Laban Akula Otuma

Should you wish to know more about this case or other similar situations faced by Christians across Africa, please contact me directly.

Pastor LMJ Cronje

Tel (H) +27 (0) 21 981 3621 Mobile +27 (0)825720736

Mombasa

Following a successful seminar with church leaders in Mombasa during August 2008, our first AFMIN On10 School was held in February 2009.

For the next three (3) years, we will be holding On10 Schools in Mombasa and Nakuru.

Please return to the Karibu Main Page for more information about our recent seminar in Mombasa, under the heading “East African Visit February 2009”.

Kenya – the country and it’s people

It is my impression that Kenya has some of the best drivers in the world. We make use of taxis and buses to reach our destinations. Although there are traffic lights, these seem to be ignored, and we still need to get used to this reality! To ride in a taxi in Nairobi’s inner city on a Friday night is an experience on it’s own. At times, it appears that 6 cars are using two lanes at the same time. And yet, we have never felt that our lives are in danger. Kenyan drivers are champions!

Regarding accommodation, Mayfield Guesthouse is the best! One really feels at home at there. The hospitality of the staff is wonderful. The guesthouse is popular amongst missionaries and as long as I visit Nairobi, I hope to be able to stay at the Mayfield.