On May 26, 2022, the Kenyan parliament hosted the 19th annual national prayer breakfast at a Nairobi hotel, attended by over 3,000 people, including President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto.
Archbishop Anthony Muheria, who presided over the event, urged Kenyans to remain peaceful as election campaigns heated up, comparing the situation to a storm brewing in the Sea of Galilee.
Chief Justice Martha Koome also emphasized the importance of peace during the electioneering period, calling on leaders to exercise restraint and praying against the spirit of fear and violence.
President Uhuru Kenyatta urged leaders to work towards a more united country after the election, promising to abide by the requirements of the constitution and pass the baton of nation-building unbroken.
Deputy President William Ruto offered a general apology to President Kenyatta and the public, acknowledging that he may have fallen short of expectations during their time in office.
However, the prayer breakfast was marred by a notable absence of unity among the top leaders, with President Kenyatta and Deputy President Ruto sitting at separate tables, sparking questions about their ability to set an example for others.
