All Saints’ Cathedral in Nairobi, on June 25, 2025, hosted an interdenominational prayer and memorial service to honour the victims of last year’s nationwide protests.
The solemn gathering drew prominent opposition figures, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
The leaders donned white shirts and carried the national flag as a sign of peace, remembrance, and unity.
“I’ve joined the faithful together with Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga and DAP K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa for an Interdenominational Prayer Service at the All Saints Cathedral, Nairobi,” Kalonzo wrote via his official X account.
The service was 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).
Held under the hashtag #LestWeForgetJune25, the event featured scripture readings, moments of silence, and calls for national unity and justice 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.
According to organisers, the initiative is meant not only to 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.
“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.
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.
