Nairobi — Here is the story of Bernard, 30, who fled to Limuru from Kiambaa in Eldoret.

"We were fearful of the outcome of the General Election. Our neighbours had warned that regardless of the outcome, we would be kicked out of our home. "Immediately the results were announced, a group of people, among them the neighbours and people I knew, stormed our home.

"As some looted and set our houses ablaze, others attacked us with arrows. I saw my father being shot. As he fell, a group hacked him to death.

"Even as I screamed my head off, I knew my father was dead. I jumped over a Kei apple fence as the attackers pursued me.

"We took women and children to Kiambaa Kenya Assemblies of God Church. This turned out to be the biggest mistake. Most of them were burnt alive.

"My brother's wife, Mary, was burnt, and my young brother, Michael, hacked as he fought back. My other brother is admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital. He is paralysed.

"I always ask myself: For how long will we continue being fed like beggars? I'm used to working, but now I have nothing to do. Must I flee every election year?

"I have no courage to face the people who exposed me to this suffering.

"I wish somebody could teach me how to forgive and forget the pain and suffering. Only then can I reconcile with my tormentors."