Members of the clergy from Nyansiongo Parish, Nyamira County have committed the country to prayers, after political wrangles and escalated insecurity dogged the country last year.
Speaking on Sunday at Mwongori Secondary school during a thanksgiving ceremony, catechists, led by Philip Mokaya urged Kenyans to put the country into prayers and ask God for a peaceful 2015.
“Our country experienced many insecurity problems and political wars. We commit this nation unto the hands of Almighty and expect that his mercy will be with us this year. Am sure with God, nothing is impossible,” said Mokaya.
He asked members of all denominations and religions to put aside their faith differences, and pray for the country in aim of preaching peace and integration.
“It is true that the world has several denominations and religions but is vital to remember that we all pray one God. We are therefore required to preach peace and integration among our countrymen and desist from running away from problems,” he added.
According to Nyansiongo-based clergy, members of the church come out in time to mediate among the members of the political class rather than taking sides.
“I understand that we are human beings but we should do our best to avoid being partisan in the contemporary politics and instead try to bring together the warring sides,” he urged.
Last year, the country lost many lives through terrorism related activities that led to sacking of Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Ole Lenku and subsequent resignation of Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo.