President William Ruto is expected to lead the country in prayers during the annual gathering, which is being hosted by the Senate.

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NAIROBI, Kenya May 28 – The 2026 National Prayer Breakfast is underway at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together political, religious and business leaders under a call for forgiveness and reconciliation amid rising political tensions ahead of the next General Election.

Hosted by the Senate under Parliament’s rotational arrangement, the annual event has drawn local and international delegations for prayers, reflection and discussions on national unity and leadership.

President William Ruto is expected to lead the country in prayers during the annual gathering, which is being hosted by the Senate.

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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi noted that the National Prayer Breakfast, alternately hosted by the Senate and the National Assembly, remains a key platform for national leaders to reflect on the country’s direction beyond partisan politics.

Kingi said this year’s theme was deliberately chosen in response to the country’s growing political heat, urging leaders to embrace restraint and dialogue.

“We have over one year to the election day, but if you listen to politicians crisscrossing this country and the kind of statements being released out there, the temperatures are rising day after day, and that is not good for this country,” Kingi said ahead of the event.

“Therefore, we need to tone down, and you can only tone down if you address the spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation.”

Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo, a member of the Bunge Fellowship, said the event presents an opportunity for leaders to seek healing and national renewal.

“Before you look for forgiveness, you need to reconcile with those who have wronged you,” Maanzo said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya