Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at Samson Corner in Kirinyaga County on Saturday, December 27, for annual prayers facing Mt Kenya, seeking peace, unity, and national stability amid various challenges in Kenya.

• These prayers were organized following a request from national security agencies to community and cultural leaders to support peace-building efforts.
• Elder Samuel Kamitha, director of the Gikuyu and Mumbi Cultural Museum, highlighted the burden security officers face during instability and the importance of spiritual engagement.
• Convener Karanja Mwangi cautioned against divisive narratives concerning the Mt Kenya region, emphasizing the historical unity forged during the struggle for independence.