•In his Christmas message to Kenyans, Uhuru said that Kenyans should join hands in service to humanity.
•The former Head of State also noted that Kenya being our motherland is home to many; different faiths, tribes and people of diverse backgrounds
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Kenyans to unite and give service to God.
In his Christmas message to Kenyans, Uhuru said that Kenyans should join hands in service to humanity.
"Fellow Kenyans, as citizens of this great nation called Kenya, we ought to take to heart, the lesson of Christmas," he said.
"Let us share the little or much that God has blessed us with to ensure none amongst us goes hungry," Uhuru added.
The former Head of State also noted that Kenya being our motherland is home to many; different faiths, tribes and people of diverse backgrounds.
"It is this recognition that should give us the impetus to pull our strengths together and strive to make Kenya even better," Uhuru stated.
In addition, the Jubilee Party leader urged Kenyans to be responsible and taken care during the festive season, especially road users.
"Let us all be responsible during this festive season more so on our roads. “Better arrive late than never” and be mindful of other road users," Uhuru said.
"Finally, from my entire family and I, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Merry Christmas to all Kenyans! " he added.
The Former President and his family on Saturday shared early Christmas with various children's homes.
He interacted with the children and gifted them ahead of Christmas day.
In a statement, Uhuru said that Christmas is a time to share virtues with everyone.
"Once again Christmas is here; a time to remember and apply our shared values of compassion, sharing and communion. We share this holiday with all people of all persuasions because what we celebrate are cherished universal human impulses," he said.
"Let the holidays bring us closer to each other so that collectively, we can lighten our burden and brighten our journey. Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year!”.
The children's homes included Gatundu Children's Home, Mama Ngina Children's Home, Mama Fatuma Children's Home, St Dorcas Educational Centre and Mary Faith Rescue Centre.
Earlier that day, Uhuru gifted Faithful at a church in Ruiru, Kiambu County Sh1 million Christmas donation.
Uhuru was not present at the JCM Church but he called the pastor, who put him on the loudspeaker to talk to the congregation.
The retired president said he had been informed that the church was having a party for those who are not able to provide for themselves in these difficult times.
“I told him I could not abandon our people and whatever he is doing, I will top him up. I have told him I will extend Sh1 million so that he can buy unga for more people. I wish you happy holidays to you all and your families and may God solve the problems we are going through,” Uhuru said amid cheers from the worshipers.