Former Presidential Candidate and Thirdway Alliance Leader Ekuru Aukot have said that Kenyans not only need prayers but also economic policies.
In a statement on Tuesday, Aukot said that concentrating on prayers only will not end famine.
"Kenya needs sound economic policies. Prayers alone won't end famine and drought. Let us be serious abit," he said.
His remarks come after the President led a National Prayer Day to pray for 'physical, spiritual' rain at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, first Lady Rachael Ruto and Second lady Pastor Dorcas Gachagua were 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.
Some 4.3 million Kenyans are in dire need of food assistance.
Those at risk of starvation mostly include people living in Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) counties.
Kenyans were asked to be patient as they pray for rain after a long drought.
Archbishop Harrison Ng'ang'a of Christian Foundation Kenya called for patience and focus as the country struggles with one of the most ravaging dry spell in recent history.
"We will pray today but what if it does not rain, we will have to pray again," he said.
He reminded Kenyans of the story of Elijah in the bible, who prayed for rain seven times.
"God stops the rain as last resort. We need to pray very much," he added.
