Govt will not stop nationwide prayer meetings, Rachel Ruto
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Rachel Ruto says nationwide prayer meetings will continue despite criticism from a section of the public
Rachel Ruto says nationwide prayer meetings will continue despite criticism from a section of the public.
Despite criticism from the opposition that the nationwide prayer gatherings were political rallies, the government would continue holding them, according to First Lady Rachael Ruto.
Faith diplomacy, according to Rachel Ruto, was a component of prayers of gratitude for winning the August 9 elections.
She suggested that prayers be extended to schools in order to assist children to develop morality and protect the institution of the family, which she claimed was under threat.
Ms. Ruto stated they had no plans to halt the prayers while addressing the faithful at St. Thomas the Apostle, Athi Parish in Meru on March 5, 2023, during a fundraising for the building of the parish house.
“We have that programme known as faith diplomacy seeking to take prayers throughout the country in thanksgiving. We got this government through prayers and we can’t shy away from praying,” said Ms. Ruto.
The bid to continue with nationwide prayers received support from Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, MPs John Paul Mwirigi (Igembe South), Dr. John Mutunga (Tigania West) and Julius Taitumu (Igembe North).
Governor Mwangaza told off the critics and urged Rachael Ruto to continue with the prayer drive.
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“There were people who thought that after President Ruto won the elections, he would stop touring churches. But after winning, you have increased the visits to places of worship. The foundation of this government is prayers and those criticizing should stop,” she said.
Mrs. Ruto at the same time criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling recognizing the gay community, saying it was against African culture and the Christian faith.
She appealed to Kenyans to resist the urge to embrace gay marriages, saying it would erode the family fabric.
“Kenya is a country that prays to God and we would not want to entertain it. We want a family set up where we have a father and a mother. We want to strengthen the family institution where we have a father and a mother,” said Ms. Ruto.
The First Lady reiterated her commitment to safeguarding the environment in line with the government’s ambition to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
She decried the famine situation, saying things would improve if the country had sufficient forest cover.
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