The 22nd Annual National Prayer Breakfast, initially scheduled for Thursday, has been moved to Wednesday, May 28.
The event, organised by Parliament, will be held at the Safari Park Hotel.
This year's change marks a departure from the tradition.
It has been held on the last Thursday of every month of May each year.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula formally announced the event in a communication to the House on April 30.
The prayer breakfast is a solemn inter-denominational gathering that draws leaders from all sectors of society for prayer, reflection, and national re-dedication.
President William Ruto will grace the occasion as the chief guest, reaffirming the central role of leadership and spirituality in Kenya’s nation-building journey.
Several invited dignitaries will also attend.
This year’s event will be held under the theme ‘Rise and Rebuild’, a timely call for national unity across Kenya’s political, economic, and social spheres.
“It is an opportunity for national reflection and unity at a time when our country seeks renewal across key sectors,” added Wetang’ula.
In addition, a significant pre-event for the women which had earlier been planned for May 28, at the same venue has also been moved up to Tuesday.
The Women’s Convention whose focus will be fostering leadership, inclusion, and empowerment among female lawmakers.
“All women Members of Parliament are encouraged to attend this important session,” said Wetang’ula.
The National Prayer Breakfast remains one of Kenya’s most unifying platforms for moral dialogue and national reflection, anchored by the bipartisan and interfaith commitment of the August House.
“The National Prayer Breakfast is more than a tradition; it is a testament to the enduring values that hold our nation together,” emphasised Wetang’ula.
The 2024 National Prayer Breakfast took place on May 30, also at the Safari Park Hotel, but under the theme 'Hope'.
In 2002, after the election of a new President and Parliament, the Bunge Fellowship and other small breakfast groups joined forces to organize Kenya’s inaugural National Prayer Breakfast.
