Ruto administration creation of a National Prayer Public Holiday
Ruto through the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security has proposed making the Annual Prayer Breakfast Day a public holiday
Ruto through the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and National Security has proposed making the Annual Prayer Breakfast Day a public holiday.
This was revealed by President William Ruto in a report to Parliament that described the measures taken and progress achieved in the realization of national values and principles of governance.
Notably, the committee is proposing to have the holiday celebrated every January.
Ruto noted in his report that the suggestion originated from a private citizen’s petition that was presented to the committee.
“The committee considered a petition regarding the inclusion of National Prayer Day as a public holiday and recommended the amendment of Part 1 of the Schedule to the Public Holidays Act (Cap 110, Laws of Kenya) to include the Annual Prayer Breakfast Day as a public holiday and that the holiday be observed on a Saturday within the month of January,” read the report in part.
In his petition, the private citizen who lobbied for the move argued that despite taking pride in the annual event, Kenyans have not been feeling involved, necessitating a change.
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The event is usually organized by Parliament with the President, Deputy President, and opposition leaders invited to the function.
The petitioner explained that such events could strengthen national cohesion and bring Kenyans together regardless of their backgrounds.
He also argued that the day would be the perfect window for Kenyans across the board to seek divine intervention on matters affecting the country.
“History in Kenya indicated and pointed out various victories achieved when a country prays together and gave examples like in 1997 when the late His Excellency Daniel Arap Moi called upon the country to pray for rain, at Uhuru Park and when people left it rained.
“The petitioner also added that in the Holy Book, every time people prayed and repented, God restored and healed their land,” the committee reported.
Should the Act be amended in Parliament, the Prayer Day holiday will become the first religious holiday celebrated by all Kenyans.
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