The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula, has directed that going forward the Annual National Prayer Breakfast will be held on the last Thursday of May.  

During the 20th Annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Speaker Wetang’ula expressed his satisfaction with the commitment and devotion demonstrated by the Members of Parliament towards this event over the years.

Noting that this is a significant event in the Parliament's calendar, Hon. Wetang’ula said the event will now be funded by Parliament. 

"The Annual National Prayer Breakfast is one of Parliament's key events, and our Members will no longer need to contribute financially. Furthermore, this event will be scheduled on our calendar to take place on the last Thursday of May every year," stated Speaker Wetang'ula.

The Speaker expressed his gratitude to his predecessors for initiating this annual event, which has now become an integral part of Parliament's activities.

He emphasized the importance of a nation coming together and dedicating time to prayer.

In reference to Edwin Harvey, a former Methodist Minister and leader in the Holiness Movement, the Speaker quoted, "A day without prayer is a day without blessing, and a life without prayer is a life without power."

"We gather here to pray because each one of us and our great nation are in need of prayers. Prayers have the ability to unlock many things. When we speak of reconciliation, we seek to bring our country to a state of complete peace within itself," he said.

This year's National Prayer Breakfast event was held under the theme, "Reconciliation with God and fellow humans".

"In accordance with our theme today, we will set aside our political differences, whether within this room or elsewhere, and draw inspiration from the political, religious, and business speakers of today, as well as all attendees. We must stand united as a people, and Kenya shall forever remain united," Speaker Wetang'ula emphasized.

The Speaker encouraged Kenyans to embrace the spirit of reconciliation with God and their fellow human beings, as this would ultimately lead to a prosperous and cohesive nation. He acknowledged that reconciliation is not an easy task, as it requires the country to introspect and acknowledge its shortcomings.

Furthermore, he expressed Parliament's readiness to support and engage in any Government-led reconciliation process within its mandate of oversight and representation.