Kenya’s political situation is taking the country through difficult times, said President Uhuru Kenyatta as he announced Sunday as a national prayer day.
In a state of the nation address on Wednesday at State House, the President said prayers will help unlock election stalemate between him and his competitor Raila Odinga.
He spoke just hours after Dr Roselyn Akombe served the country a shocker with her quitting IEBC.
“The path since the Supreme Court decision has not been easy for our country, but we thank God for seeing us through.
We must thank God for the journey so far and while at it, ask him to abide with us in this period because we cannot let politics destroy the country,” said he.
He added “Now, as we walk towards the 26th of October, as a God-fearing people, we beckon our God to give us divine guidance to fulfill our constitutional mandate, and we will.”
Uhuru spoke against the backdrop of confusion regarding repeat polls since withdrawal of Raila from the race.
Raila is demanding a new poll in 90 days after fresh nominations are conducted.
His supporters have been protesting in the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa pushing for reforms at the IEBC.
Several people have been maimed while others died during the protest. This has sparked animosity between supporters of Raila and those of Uhuru.
And Uhuru says that with such acrimony between Kenyans, there is need for prayers.
“On that day (Sunday) we will be asking for God’s blessing for our nation: we will also ask God to abide with us, and to guide us, both in this period, and in time to come. We will pray for our leaders: that they may be granted wisdom, humility, and that they may love peace and justice.”