Christians from different congregations in and around Nairobi gathered at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi to honour over 60 people killed during anti-government demonstrations in 2024.

Praise and worship was led by Divine Voices.

The names of the fallen heroes who unnecessarily shed their blood during last year’s demonstrations were then read out one by one – lest we forget.

Pastor Nduati Murigi of Nairobi Chapel Lavington delivered a spoken word piece that kept our fingers snapping, while deep down reflecting on whether we’re hypocrites – calling out political leaders in public while doing similar injustices in private.

At just 12, Kennedy was the youngest victim of last year’s demos. Jacinta Anyango his mum told us how she received a call from President Ruto promising justice for her son but almost a year later, the pain of the injustice is still painfully raw for her.

Prayers for the young people of Kenya were led by Rev Edward Buri of PCEA, Rev Carolyn Wambui Kiarie of ACK Thika Diocese, and Mavuno Church Movement Leader Pastor Muriithi Wanjau.

Let me confess: I thought we’d be more people in attendance. I expected a packed cathedral with hundreds more watching on screens outside. But I remembered the story of Gideon and how God doesn’t need multitudes to bring change, and I was content with the number in attendance.

After the prayer service, we from Mavuno Church met ‘behind the tent’ for a group photo. In small gatherings after the photo op, many discussed how they’ll be active citizens this week and exercise their constitutional rights on 25th June.