Mombasa Deputy Governor Dr William Kingi, has left a message for Mombasa residents and Kenyans as they join Christians across the world in celebrating Easter.
Easter, also called Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
"Happy Easter to all our beloved citizens, may the Almighty God fill your households with abundant blessings this Easter," Kingi said on Friday.
Governor Ali Hassan Joho also sent his Easter message emphasising on the need for peace and harmony.