Kenyan President William Ruto is hosting a national prayer day to seek God’s intervention on challenges facing the country including drought and hunger.
The interdenominational event is being held at a stadium in the capital, Nairobi.
The East and Horn of Africa region is witnessing the worst drought in 40 years, with Kenyan officials saying at least 4.3 million people are in dire need of food assistance.
“All Kenyans should pray for our country so that God can bestow favour and blessings to our nation Kenya,” President Ruto said on Sunday, according to a local media outlet.
The prayers have however drawn criticism from people who say the government should be working on mitigation measures instead of holding prayers.
Faithfuls praying at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi during the National Prayer Day.
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