- Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed that the National Prayer Breakfast is an expensive affair.
- However, Muturi said that the event would not have made any difference if it was held at midday.
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Attorney General Justin Muturi has criticised those who claim that the National Prayer Breakfast is a waste of money while the country is facing hunger.
Speaking during the event on Wednesday, Muturi questioned whether it was wrong for leaders to join together and hold prayers during breakfast.
“I was watching television and I heard somebody questioning why do leaders congregate to pray, and spend too much money when there are people who have nothing to eat. I just wondered, is it a mistake for leaders to congregate and pray together?” Muturi asked.
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed that the National Prayer Breakfast is an expensive affair.
Junet said he doesn't know if the kind of food that is normally served at the function comes from prayers.
"This National Prayer Breakfast is an expensive one, it is not an ordinary one. I don't know how we can get feedback on whether God has accepted prayers after the function," he said.
He said the country should not overuse prayers, saying sometimes people overburden God with small things.
"Let us pray for important things that we need from God, let's not overburden Him with prayers yet He gave us brains," he said.
However, Muturi said that the event would not have made any difference if it was held at midday.
"Would it make any difference if we were to do it over lunchtime? Because the person who questioned that seemed to have beef with the fact that it is called the National Prayer Breakfast," Muturi said.
He urged leaders in the congregation to continue praying for the country during such economic tough times.
Leaders and guests gathered at Safari Park Hotel for the National Prayer Breakfast led by President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
Members of Parliament including those from the opposition were among the leaders in attendance.
In a statement on Tuesday, Azimio la Umoja Coalition leaders said that they will skip the event, but said other opposition MPs are free to attend.