DP Ruto Prays For 'The Big 4' at National Thanksgiving Day Event in Nairobi

Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday attended the multi-denomination prayer service in Nairobi's Uhuru Park where he asked God to grant President Uhuru Kenyatta wisdom to lead the country.

Speaking during the National Thanksgiving Day, the DP sought divine intervention to aid the government to deliver on its 'Big 4' agenda.

"The nation has been blessed by God's faithfulness, mercy, favour and grace. He continues to shower blessings and intervene in our lives. We pray for wisdom and guidance from the Almighty to achieve stability, peace and unity," he wrote on his social media.

[caption caption="DP William Ruto during the National Thanksgiving day at Uhuru park on 15/7/2018"][/caption]

Netizens sided with Ruto on the prayer with one user stating; "Thanks for a powerful prayer. Indeed the reason why you still strong in the midst of storms. In Christ solid rock I stand all other grounds are sinking sand."

Another wrote; "Prayer is vital. Showers of blessings in our nation. We trust in God. Your excellence sir, we cherish you passionately for being always the front line in lighting God's Word... The future is brightly promising."

[caption caption="Some of the reactions to DP Ruto's post"][/caption]

[caption caption="Some of the reactions to DP Ruto's post"][/caption]

Others urged him on to continue spreading the message of love, peace, unity and humility.

"We are all under one God the Almighty who shall relentlessly forgive us as we also forgive those who are against us, thank you major be blessed," one Kenyan noted.

The DP further asked God to give leaders integrity so as to ensure that the country's affairs run smoothly.

"When we came here a year ago, we prayed for a peaceful election and for God to elect for us men and women after his own heart. God gave us not only peaceful elections but also leaders for the next five years. We have come here to thank God for answering our prayers,” he stated.

He also prayed for the achievement of food security in the county as well as universal healthcare and provision of housing for all.

“Father, we commit the vision of our nation to you so that you bless every pillar of our Big Four so Kenya can succeed. God help us provide houses that are affordable to Kenyan people," he stated.

[caption caption="DP William Ruto during the National Thanksgiving day at Uhuru park on 15/7/2018"][/caption]