The First Free Radio License Signed by President Mobutu on July 4, 1991... 31 Years Ago!

Kathy and Richard McDonald were ready to return to Bukavu, D. R Congo (formerly Zaire) with a new "FM Transmitter in a Suitcase" to broadcast the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

President Mobutu signed the first free radio license. This opened the way for other radios, TV and free elections.

  

Here, Richard moves out of the crowd and extends his hand to shake the President's hand and to ask, "Excuse me, Mr. President, but we have two telecommunications projects that are being delayed in Kinshasa." President Mobutu turned and called the director of his office and introduced him to Richard saying, "Take care of this gentleman's questions." Richard walked with him behind the President and set up a rendezvous to discuss his projects. (Mama Mobutu is in the foreground shaking hands and greeting the people while bodyguards keep watch.) 

The permit for Radio Kahuzi was signed on July 4, 1991, by both the Minister of State for Information and Press and the Minister of State for Agriculture. Their letters agree to the technical papers proposing several of each: FM, medium wave, and shortwave broadcasting transmitters for Christian programming, as well as for agricultural and other rural development broadcasting, including health, hygiene, and nutrition. They classify it as a Program of Priority Public Investments, allowing customs exemptions for importations of equipment, etc.

Richard shared, "As we revisit the events of July 4, 1991, Kathy and I are very thankful to have lived several zenith events where we have experienced the Holy Spirit's intervention. Despite our frequent incapacity and simplicity as we live through this Age of Grace, we realize we are nearing the End Times and the conclusion of the Holy Spirit's work here on this earth. We are very grateful to be a part of that work during these tumultuous times."

To God be all the Glory for the things He has done!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

Merry Christmas 2021!

 

Another Wedding Anniversary!

Happy 49th Anniversary, Rich and Kathy! So glad you are safe and sound with medical and dental checkups and repairs all done with good reports overall.

We enjoyed our time with you August 20 to December 5, 2021, which was your first visit home since 2014. Now back to the job at hand...broadcasting the Good News of His free gift of life everlasting, which God is offering to the world through his Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour!

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believers on him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." 

John 3: 16 

This is the best news anyone can hear.

LITTLE SHEPHERD BOY

DANNY'S ENFANT SHEPHERD

Radio Kahuzi photo-journalist, Danny, came upon a very young shepherd boy who saw his camera and said, "I want to do that when I grow up." 

He is among the current generation of the world's youth under the age of fifteen. Africa is the continent with the youngest population world wide. As of 2021 around 40 percent is 15 years and younger. 

Lord, may he also want to become a Christian when he grows up. The children are no longer in school and find work herding cows and sheep, or carrying heavy loads of rocks, or jerry cans of water on their heads to make a few cents a day.

People under 18 years of age make up over a quarter of the world population (29.3%), and people age 65 and over make up less than one-tenth (7.9%).

There is no time to waste. 

Luke 10: 2 

"Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest." 

Medical Trip Home

Rich and Kathy McDonald have not had medical or dental exams since 2014 and are preparing to make the 30 hour trip soon. Click the link to read details.

 Medical Advice Needed

Happy Birthday, Sweet Kathy!

Kathy in the cotton patch at WAMAZA 

with one of her many special friends.

 

Dear Kathy, 

So sorry to know that you are ill on your birthday. We are praying for your quick recovery from one of many bouts of malaria.

The Bible tells us about your special life with Jesus at the center: 

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.


...She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.



...Strength and honor are her clothing: and she shall rejoice in time to come.


...She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.



...She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
 

...Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."




Proverbs 31: 10 - 31

D. R. Congo, Prime Minister's Arrival at Kavumu Airport in Bukavu

Radio Kahuzi Journalist, Danny Magadju, covered arrival of first Minister (premier ministre) SAMA LUKONDE who arrived at Kavumu airport Monday, June 7 at 3 p.m. 

The purpose of his visit was to sympathize with the displaced people from Goma resettled at ADI-KIVU in Kavumu (north of Bukavu) where he visited them and spoke with them this Monday, June 7, 2021. 

On the tarmac of airport he was greeted by the Governor of South Kivu, Théo NGWABIDJE KASI, the President of the Provincial Assembly, Paster Lwamira, the deputies, and the population. 

Many families affected by the volcanic eruption of Nyiragongo in Goma live on the ADI-Kivu site. 

He brought them a message of comfort and support from the Head of State who is to find solutions to their problems in this period of post-volcanic eruption crisis.

Questions relating to drinking water, food and housing conditions for these displaced persons still remain a problem that the central government and people of good will must find a solution.

The First Minister, SAMA LOKONDE, promised these compatriots that "a lasting solution to their problem will be found immediately," said, Sama Lokonde.

After discussions with these victims, the First Minister, accompanied by twelve ministers returned to the Capital in Kinshasa. 

(Report produced in Kavumu by Danny Magadju on the occasion of the arrival of the First Minister in South Kivu. Radio Kahuzi, Bukavu.)

Thousands Evacuate Volcano to Camps near Bukavu

Going...who knows where?

People need the Lord.

Volcano flows under the streets.

Radio Kahuzi Journalist, Danny, videoed his search for (12) twelve nephews who evacuated by boat from Goma to Bukavu.

Danny searches the crowd for family fleeing volcano.

Danny reunites with family to provide temporary housing.