Kibaki’s prayer for Kenya’s poll

By Digital Reporter

President Kibaki joined MPs and the Speaker of the National Assembly and prayed for peace, security and end to corruption and ethnicity.

Kibaki looked forward to a peaceful general election devoid of violence, which marked the beginning of his second term in office.

The Thursday morning meeting held at Safari Park Hotel appeared to unite MPs at the annual breakfast prayer meeting for the country’s political elite.

“ I take this opportunity to thank those Kenyans who have continually lifted our country before God in prayer, interceding for us. I urge Kenyans to
become a prayerful people who read the Bible continually for there are abundant blessings in this way of life.” Kibaki said.

The President’s speech was full of prayerful words, biblical quotations and an appeal for divine intervention to overcome the country’s challenges with the clock ticking towards general election widely expected to be held in March 2013.

“As a nation, we are seeking to achieve higher levels of economic development and living standards for our people. We are, indeed, seeking to rank high among other nations in areas of national endeavor. As we strive for these ideals, let us always remember that the condition for success is righteousness.” He said during the televised prayer meeting.

“I call upon Kenyans to remember the words of King Solomon in Proverbs 14:34 that
righteousness exalts a nation. Righteousness means to be in right standing with God, to honor and obey Him. On the other hand, to exalt
means to rise in rank, power or character.” Kibaki said.

But he was particular for God’s intervention on the challenges confronting the country hours before Madaraka Day celebrations.

“Let us also present to God the challenges facing our nation for His intervention. There are many challenges before us especially security related, negative ethnicity, corruption and disease.” He said.

He went on: “I remind Kenyans that it is within the power of each one us to fight these vices. Indeed, if we all chose to obey God, corruption, tribalism and crime would come to an end. Unless we take individual responsibility to fight these vices, our efforts as a Government will be in vain.”

Kibaki challenged every Kenyan to take personal responsibility to fight negative ethnic tendencies especially as we approach the general election.

“We must remember that we are all children of God with an equal stake in our country. Let us love one another as admonished in Holy Scripture.

As political activity heightens in the country, I call upon members of the faith community, to preach peace and inter-communal harmony. I urge you
all to hold aspiring leaders accountable to a moral and developmental
agenda.