Maseno University held its second Interdenominational Prayer Day on Friday at the institution's graduation square.
The event brought together the Seventh Day Adventists, Muslims, Catholics, Outreach Church and Christian Union religious groups for prayers under the theme 'Unity of Purpose in Serving God and Humanity'.
Professor Watson Omuloki, the African International University chancellor graced the occasion as the main speaker.
He said investment should be optimised in God for the realisation of the institution's progress.
"Optimum investment in God is key to an individual or institution's success and not trust for earthly affiliations with individuals," he said.
Acting Vice Chancellor and DVC Partnerships, Research and Innovations, Prof Joseph Sarina Chacha added that it was important for Maseno to remember God given the need for peace, unity and integrity in the institution's operations.
"This is a day that brings us together irrespective of our roles, age, creed and religion for a common goal," said Chacha.
He added that the theme aimed at reminding all stakeholders of their special role in God's communion of man and the purpose of creating the universe with humanity.
He emphasised the essence of practicing goodness, knowledge, self control, perseverance, kindness, Godliness and love for one another in the institution.
"When people come together in unity to ask for anything, it will come to pass as long as it is in God's will. We are here as an institution to make declarations to God in prayer on the Maseno we want," said Professor Mary Kipsat, the DVC Academic and Students Affairs.
She revealed that the event had been incorporated into institution's calendar for every second Friday of February.
The Seventh Day Adventists' invited speaker for the event, Pastor Peter Kesis of the Mt Elgon region discussed the theme of the day citing the message of peace and unity.
This was further echoed by the Outreach Church, Christian Union and Catholic students' clergy with various biblical references.
Muslim students used the platform to demystify various misconceptions on Islam.
They said Islam means peace and killing was not a portion of Islamic religious teachings and practices.
Mohammed Muhamud, the union's chairperson said many people had developed wrong perceptions of the Muslims including Jihad.
He clarified that Jihad is an aggressive campaign for an idea or a personal spiritual struggle for self improvement or success and against evil.