National Prayer Day Gathering

Thousands of Catholic faithful from across Kenya gathered at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in the Diocese of Nakuru for the 2026 National Prayer Day.

Theme of Peace

The prayer day was held under the theme, 'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God' (Mt 5:9).

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God (Mt 5:9)”

Bishop Welcomes Pilgrims

Bishop Cleophas Oseso Tuka thanked pilgrims for travelling to Subukia and invited them to unite in prayer for the Church, families and the nation.

Youth and Peace Focus

Bishop Joseph Mwongela welcomed young people, noting the Church's pastoral journey continues with youth after the AMECEA plenary.

“We welcome all the youth; the Church's pastoral journey with the youth continues even after the AMECEA plenary that happened this year in Kenya”

Archbishop's Message

Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba called on Kenyans to embrace peace and safeguard national unity, stressing Kenya is greater than differences.

“Kenya is greater than our differences, warning that no political position is worth the destruction of human life and no election is worth the loss of our national unity”

Pilgrims' Tragedy

Seventeen pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Mombasa died in a road accident while travelling to the Subukia shrine.

“We remember and pray in this Mass for the pilgrims of St Mathias Mulumba Parish in Mikindani who died in a road accident on their way here”