International Christian Concern (ICC) says al‑Shabab militants killed five Christian construction workers on Nov. 10 in Mandera County, Kenya, during a road project inspection. ICC reported that eight people died in the attack.
What ICC says happened
ICC stated the five workers “were targeted because of their identity and faith.” The group said at least some of the three other people killed were police reservists assigned to protect the workers, who were not from the region.
Eyewitness accounts quoted by ICC
An eyewitness quoted by ICC said, “the attack was swift but intense, leaving many traumatized, but even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will fear no evil, for Jesus is with us. His rod and staff, they comfort us.”
Another eyewitness quoted by ICC said, “the word of God declared that we should not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. We therefore bury the dead and comfort the widows, but we refuse to stop gathering in his name and preaching the gospel of salvation.”
Ongoing risks described by ICC
Mandera County borders Somalia. ICC says Christians who move there for work are vulnerable; churches operate under constant threat, believers travel cautiously, pastors limit evening gatherings, and congregations often worship “with one eye on the door.” ICC adds that militants especially target those viewed as outsiders and those who do not share their extremist ideology, and that Christians who leave Islam face persecution.
Local church leader’s request
According to ICC, a local church leader asked for prayer and support: “We call upon the global church to stand with persecuted believers in Kenya and pray for the families of those killed, the wounded, and Christians across Mandera. Pray for the protection of Christian workers, pastors, and congregations, and that they will have the courage to continue worshipping and sharing the gospel. Pray for lasting peace. The church in Mandera is not forgotten. Let us stand with them.”
Note: Details above are attributed to ICC as reported in the source material.
