First Lady Credits Prayers for Strengthening Kenya Shilling(Video)

First Lady Credits Prayers for Strengthening Kenya Shilling(Video)

First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has credited fervent prayers for the appreciation of the Kenya Shilling, which she also linked to the achievements of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The First Lady, addressing the launch of empowerment initiatives for women, youth, and individuals with disabilities in Kajiado, highlighted that despite numerous obstacles, the government persevered with resilience, ultimately triumphing with the aid of prayers.

She outlined several difficulties that, she remarked, had been overcome through prayer, such as the recent drought that had been documented a few months back.

“Wakati tulikua na kiangazi tulienda tukaomba Mungu akatupatia mvua, tumeona shlingi yetu ikipata nguvu, shilingi ilikua imeenda mpaka 130 ilikua inaelekea mpaka 165, siku moja ikarudi mpak ikafika 145, siku ingine ikafika 135, 130 na bado inarudi nyuma. Niwaulize kama si Mungu huyo ni nani? (When the drought came along, we turned to God in prayers and He answered with rains. We have also seen the Kenya shilling strengthening against the US Dollar, from 165 to 145 and onto 135, 130 and now it keeps gaining. If not God then who else)?“ She posed.

First Lady Rachel Ruto shares her experience

She recounted her experience, stating that while prayers typically start meetings in Kenya, this is not the custom in other countries.

“Yesterday I was telling some people that I have had the opportunity to travel to other countries in the world and other African countries. When we have meetings, there are usually no prayers conducted. Let us never take it for granted that in a state function, we can have prayers. You may take it for granted but it is not usual,” added the First Lady.

The First Lady is a staunch Christian who is known for her prayerful nature.

Back in 2019, Rachel Ruto and President William Ruto who was then serving as the Deputy President built a National Prayer Altar at their Karen home.

She has also attended several prayer events, including the most recent crusade by US preacher, Pastor Benny Hinn at Nyayo National Stadium.

Taking up challenges through prayers

Mama Rachel recently took the ongoing doctors’ strike to God in prayers, seeking divine intervention for the strike that is well into its fifth week with no end in strike with more than 500 lives lost so far.

She also initiated the formation of a prayer strategy team to pray for Kenyan police officers selected to participate in the planned Haiti security intervention.

First Lady Credits Prayers for Strengthening Kenya Shilling(Video)