[PHOTOS] Kenyans turn up for National Prayer Day

President Ruto invited Kenyans to take some time on Valentine's Day and say prayers for the nation

In Summary
  • First Lady Rachael Ruto and Second lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua are among the dignitaries who were at the stadium.
  • The president said the government had already set aside seeds for the planting season, but the plans cannot succeed if God does not provide rain.
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Image: ENOS TECHE

Kenyans on Tuesday trooped to Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi to attend National Prayer Day.

First Lady Rachael Ruto and Second lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua are among the dignitaries who were at the stadium.

First lady Rachael Ruto with second lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
First lady Rachael Ruto with second lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE

The first lady and second lady both were in white dresses.

Kenyans wore caps with the Kenyan flag and raised flags on their hands while praying.

This is after President William Ruto invited Kenyans from all walks of life to take some time on Valentine's Day and say prayers for the nation.

Faithfuls praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Faithfuls praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE

The president said the government had already set aside seeds for the planting season, but the plans cannot succeed if God does not provide rain.

First lady Rachael Ruto with Deputy president wife Pastor Dorcas Gachagua during the National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
First lady Rachael Ruto with Deputy president wife Pastor Dorcas Gachagua during the National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Choir leading worship during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Choir leading worship during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Faithful praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Faithfuls praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Faithfuls praying during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Kenyans during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Kenyans during National Prayer Day at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
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