(16 Jan 09 - RV) Citizens of the Mt Elgon district in Kenya this weekend are celebrating
the return of peace after three years of violent unrest in the region, where a dispute
over land ownership sparked violence that killed an estimated 500 people and displaced
over 100,000. A showcase of song, dance and other cultural events were held today
ahead of tomorrow’s Peace Run, where several star athletes will join the locals in
marathon races. Communications Manager at the Kenya Red Cross Society, Titus Mung'ou
revisited the conflict with us…