As the country grapples with the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and a severe drought, it is unconscionable that the national prayer breakfast is being held with such opulence.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has himself acknowledged that Sh2 billion is lost daily, yet the government continues to prioritize lavish events over the welfare of its citizens.
The prayer breakfast is a mockery of God, especially when billions meant for the poor are squandered. It is a stark reminder of the social injustice and poverty that plagues our nation.
With close to 20 million people facing food insecurity across the Horn of Africa, including Kenya, it is in bad taste for the government to show such extravagance.
It is not just about the drought in Northern Kenya, where close to 3.5 million people are facing starvation, but also about the leadership's lack of sensitivity to the plight of millions of Kenyans.
As the UN under-secretary-general for Humanitarian Affairs has noted, the government needs to be seen leading the way in providing relief to drought victims, rather than relying on international aid.
It is time for the government to review the relevance of the national prayer breakfast and prioritize the welfare of its citizens.
