Hundreds of pilgrims troop Mt Kenya for annual peace prayers

They convened at Samson Corner along Mwea Embu road in Kirinyaga county and started the journey at around 7am, with the annual prayers to seek divine intervention for the country.

Travelling in vehicles adorned with sky-blue ribbons, the faithful made several stops around the mountain, offering prayers for the nation.

They said this year has brought many shocking events to the country among them femicide cases and abductions.

They highlighted the importance of collective and personal prayer, thanking God for the year and seeking blessings for the future.

The group conducted their prayers by driving anti-clockwise around Mt Kenya, stopping at seven designated points for prayer.

As the group concluded their pilgrimage, calling for unity among Kenyans and a return to values rooted in cultural and spiritual traditions to navigate the country’s challenges.

They have condemned rising cases of abduction among the youth across the country calling for an end to cases of human rights violation.

Believers led by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru called out Kenya Kwanza administration for abducting young Kenyans.

Ndegwa hit out at NIS director and his officers who he accuses are being used by state house to intimidate kenyans who express themselves over poor leadership and governance.