See what a Kenyan viral video looks like!

You never know what video or meme might go viral. Sometimes it’s dumping a bucket of ice water on your head . Sometimes it’s an adorable baby sea otter . And in Kenya, sometimes it’s a street boy singing a popular gospel song! Tredy Bradly was filmed singing a song by the famous Kenyan gospel singer, Mercy Masika. It was uploaded to Facebook and people loved it! “What talent!” they gushed. Soon there was a campaign to get Mercy to recognize the boy . Then he  was adopted  by a Kenyan guardian and has earned a full scholarship to a private school in Nairobi! See what all the fuss is about: Now enjoy the original song, watched over 3 million times (including 3 times by me…)! This “ urban gospel ” song is a song of love and praise to God. The chorus says , “And I cant’ keep myself from speaking of your goodness.

And it is not bragging, you have done me well.” Amen. South Sudanese Refugees In more sober news from East Africa the number of of refugees fleeing the violence in South Sudan has reached 1 million this week, according to the UN. After a ceasefire in South Sudan in 2015, there was a renewed round of fighting in the capital this July. The refugees, mostly women and children, are seeking asylum in Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic. Uganda is now generously hosting more refugees than in any time in their history, including about 370,000 South Sudanese. Here is a short news story with more details. Let us be prayerful for the refugees, those welcoming them, and those still fighting for power. May there be peace in South Sudan. May we find more space for compassion in this world. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. #Kenya #NewsRoundup #Uganda