President Uhuru Kenyatta has thanked Kenyans for their prayers, which he said contributed to the collapse of the ICC case against Deputy President William Ruto.
The President expressed his joy at the end of the cases that faced him, Deputy President William Ruto and Joshua Sang, adding that Kenyans now have a better opportunity to foster unity.
“It is God and the prayers of millions of Kenyans that have helped us reach where we have reached today,” he said.
He was speaking at the ACK St Andrew’s Cathedral in Thika, where he joined worshippers.
There will be a thanksgiving service at Nakuru’s Afraha Stadium on Saturday following termination of crimes against humanity charges against the DP and Sang.
Kiambu Governor William Kabogo said Kenyans are looking forward to the thanksgiving prayer rally.
Senate Deputy Speaker Kembi Gitura equated the end of ICC cases at The Hague to the "end of the shackles of colonialism".
Nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi said the collapse of the ICC cases has opened a new chapter of peace and reconciliation.
Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a thanked the President for projects in her constituency.