DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua during a church service in Nyeri
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua joined local faithfuls in the ACK Diocese of Kirinyaga in Ndiato to celebrate Palm Sunday, marking the start of the Holy Week.
The service began with the traditional waving of palm branches as the congregation sang songs of praise and gratitude.
While the atmosphere was spiritual, a heavy cloud of sorrow hung over the gathering due to recent tragic events.
Everyone’s thoughts were with the families broken by a grisly road accident that occurred in Nyeri just yesterday.
Gachagua paused the proceedings to lead the congregation in a solemn moment of mourning for the lives lost.
He expressed his deepest sympathies, noting that the loss of fellow Kenyans is a pain felt by the entire nation.
The leaders present offered earnest prayers for God’s grace to comfort those who are currently grieving their loved ones.
As the Lenten season nears its end, the message from the pulpit focuses heavily on the gift of peace.
Gachagua also made a strong plea for road safety, urging all motorists to drive with extreme caution.
He reminded the public that protecting lives is a shared responsibility that requires vigilance from every single Kenyan.
The service concluded with a heartfelt prayer for God to continue blessing the country and keeping its people safe.
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