Two Catholic priests have asked Kenyans to use the love of their family for better relations that will lead to the unity of Kenyans following divisions over the recently concluded election.
They spoke on Saturday at Consolata Shrine in Westlands, Nairobi where former Vice President Moody Awori led the faithful in celebrating family day.
Families drawn from the larger Nairobi parish gathered at the church for a get together. There were games before food was served.
Awori only greeted the congregation before proceeding to cut the cake. The ex-VP did not make a statement.
During the evening mass, Father Daniel Bertea said: "Family day should bring hope to the hopeless and bring peace to Kenya."
He preached the message of hope and self-renewal in the wake of political tensions brought by a gruelling divisive election process.
The cake./NANCY AGUTU
The months of acrimonious campaigns and sporadic clashes ended with the November 28 inauguration of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
However, his main competitor Raila Odinga has vowed to end the Jubilee administration before 2022, the year for the next general election.
The Opposition leader is laying claim to the presidential victory and has indicated that he will be sworn in on December 12.
Read: Raila sends invitation cards for December 12 swearing in
Following the developments, Bertea said: "We keep praying for Kenya hoping that we can move ahead.
"While searching for peace, we learn lessons to keep preparing more smooth roads in our daily lives for the good of all."
In his message, Father Evans Mochama said people should learn to love each other and love their family.
"We need to greet your neighbour and learn how to live together in Christ. Look at your neighbour and hold hands," he said.
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