Marsabit Muslims have held special prayers for rain as drought continues to ravage the region.
During the prayers referred to as Salatul Istisqa, the faithful sought intercession from Allah.
They prayed for rain and an end to drought after many years of failed rains.
“We have to turn back to our creator for his intercession at a time like this. We are suffering as a result of the failed season and severe drought ravaging the county,” sheikh Mohammed Galgallo said on Saturday.
“Oh, Allah give us rain, the rain that will benefit us and not the one that will harm us,” they prayed.
Religious leaders led by Galgallo said they had sought Allah's intervention to open the cloud and shower the region with his blessing.
“The drought has affected people and livestock. Many pastoralists lost their livestock and we are fearing for human lives,” he said
“It is for this reason that we have decided to go back to Allah and perform these special prayers.”
He urged the faithful to continue praying to God for rain, saying it is only Almighty Allah who can save lives.
Marsabit cleric Sheikh Omar urged the able to assist the less fortunate in the county, asking the faithful to continue praying.
“In a situation like this, Muslims usually gather to pray for rain and Allah's mercy,” he said
Sheikh Guyo Gosa said the drought is caused by an increase in sins and too much bloodshed of innocent lives.
He asked the residents to pray because God was not happy with their actions.
Gosa urged them to be upright, and honest and dedicate themselves to worshipping Allah through Islam teachings.
The faithful also prayed for peaceful coexistence among the people for sustainable social and economic development.
According to NDMA, more than half of the county's population is in dire need of humanitarian support due to prolonged drought.
The meteorological department has said there will be suppressed rain in October-December short rain.
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
