EMOTIONAL MOMENT WHEN PRESIDENT UHURU KNELT DOWN TO PRAY FOR KENYA

On Friday, June 25, President Uhuru Kenyatta went down on his knees to pray at Our Lady of Protection Shrine, Museve in Kitui county.

According to a statement issued by State House, Nairobi, the shrine was developed by the Catholic Diocese of Kitui to serve as a privileged place of prayer, retreat and recollections.

“President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to continue praying for peace and national unity, saying that is the route to achieving the country’s development goals.

He challenged politicians to emulate religious leaders by working together for the common good of all Kenyans,” part of the statement read.

1/4 President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to continue praying for peace and national unity, saying that is the route to achieving the country’s development goals. pic.twitter.com/JdcAwXCOaN

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) June 25, 2021

Uhuru asked Kenyans to love each other to build the nation for the benefit of all Kenyans.

“Let’s love each other as children of God regardless of tribe, colour or religion.”

The 26-acre Marian Shrine was consecrated by Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Nyeri Catholic Diocese assisted by Bishop Joseph Mwongela of Kitui.

3/4 "We should know that if we cooperate, we will be able to build our nation for the benefit of all Kenyans. Let’s love each other as children of God regardless of tribe, colour or religion,” the President said. pic.twitter.com/pDVrvpWrDr

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) June 25, 2021

Uhuru was accompanied by several national and Ukambani leaders.

They included former vice president Kalonzo Musyoka, Kitui governor Charity Ngilu, Defence Cabinet Secretary Monica Juma and Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge.

By Tuko