Rachel Ruto’s Bible thumping raises eyebrows

Rachel Ruto attracted attention during the National Prayer Breakfast Women’s Convocation held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on May 27, 2026. The women-only gathering was organised as a precursor to the 23rd Annual National Prayer Breakfast and carried the theme “Forgiveness..

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First Lady Rachel Ruto has prompted public discussion after calling for nationwide prayer during the National Prayer Breakfast Women’s Convocation on May 27, 2026, citing the theme of “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” amid political tensions.

The First Lady urged Kenyans to pray specifically for the months of June and July, referencing past periods of unrest.
She encouraged churches, families, and women leaders to engage in prayer and fasting, anchoring her remarks on Jeremiah 29:7.
Online reactions were mixed, with some supporting her spiritual appeal while others questioned if it signaled concerns about future unrest and emphasized the need for leaders to address economic challenges.