By Mercy Imali
President Uhuru Kenyatta led Members of Parliament and other leaders at a National Prayer Breakfast meeting.The annual event brings together leaders to reflect and pray for the country.
The theme of this year’s event is “The Dawn of a new Kenya,” and will involve Governors and National Leaders in the Executive and Judiciary.
This year’s event will be addressed by President Kenyatta and his South Sudan counterpart Salver Kiir.
Also present at the event are Deputy President William Ruto, Chief Justice David Maraga, Amani National Congress party leader Musalia Mudavadi among others.
The 17th national prayer event started with prayers and parliamentarians having organized themselves in a choir to lead songs.
The leaders are set to make key statements touching on various issues, including National Unity and the war against corruption.
Speaking before the event, ACK Reverend Peter Karanja appealed to Kenyans to pray for the country.
“Well, no matter how big this gathering at Safari Park is on this national prayer breakfast, only a small number of Kenyans can be here. Mine to appeal to them to adopt a mode of prayer and take time to pray for Kenya and our leaders,” he said.
Last year, forgiveness was the dominant theme with leaders, businessmen, and politicians from all walks of life converging to pray for Kenya.