Kenya's leadership on Thursday converged for what has now become an annual ritual - the National Prayer Day.
This is supposed to be a day of reflection, amends and dedicating the country to God.
It brings together leaders from the three arms of government.
The theme of the 18th prayer day was 'A Hopeful Future'.
It is always said your past and present status can have a great influence on your future. Kenya's future can only be hopeful, if we lay a strong foundation now.
A single prayer occasion once a year will not shape Kenya's future.
The National Prayer Day has lost meaning and is merely used as a public relations exercise. Kenyan leaders preach water but literally gulp wine.
And this is not just a problem with leaders, but a common feature across the general populace. We throng places of worship but immediately we step out, we are back to our bad habits.
The ideals of the founders of the nation are clearly captured in the National Anthem:
" O God of all creation,
Bless this our land and nation
Justice be our shield and defender
May we dwell in unity, peace and liberty
Plenty be found within our borders."
If only we lived by this dictum, Kenya would be the best country without hypocritical leaders who constantly prey on us even as they meet to pray.
