All Saints Cathedral on Sunday, June 22, 2025, is set to hold a national interdenominational prayer service in memory of victims of the June 2024 protests.
The service, set to begin at 3:00 PM, is being organised in collaboration with the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF).
“On behalf of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and the Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF), we invite you to the Interdenominational Prayer Service on the theme “Lest We Forget (Habakkuk 1:2-4)” scheduled for Sunday, 22nd June 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nairobi,” read a post on the NCCK official X account.
Held under the hashtag #LestWeForgetJune25, the event seeks to offer Kenyans a moment of reflection, healing, and national solidarity following the deadly protests that rocked the country last year. The demonstrations, which erupted over the contentious Finance Bill 2024, led to multiple fatalities and widespread injuries as youth-led protests were met with heavy police force.
Organisers have called on the public to attend the service dressed in white shirts or tops and carry the national flag as a sign of peace, remembrance, and unity. The prayer gathering will include hymns, scripture readings, and messages of reconciliation delivered by church leaders and representatives from the three partnering organisations.
The cathedral, located in the heart of Nairobi, has long served as a symbol of moral guidance during national crises and remains a trusted platform for civic and spiritual dialogue. With the anniversary of the protests drawing near, Sunday’s service is expected to draw participants from across the country and various denominations, including youth groups, civil society, and faith-based organisations.
According to organisers, the initiative is meant to not only honour those who lost their lives or were injured during the 2024 protests but also to offer a platform to call for justice, national healing, and accountability. The service aims to emphasise the importance of peace, responsible governance, and citizen engagement as Kenya continues its journey toward reform and recovery.
Those unable to attend physically will have the opportunity to follow the proceedings through a livestream made available by the cathedral and its partners. The church has encouraged early arrival due to an anticipated high turnout.
As the nation continues to reckon with the events of June 2024, Sunday’s prayer service at All Saints Cathedral stands as a solemn but hopeful moment—an invitation for Kenyans to come together in remembrance and unity and to reaffirm their commitment to peace and healing.
