# Subukia Shrine Prayer Day Calls Kenyans to Peace

> Kenyan Catholics gather at Subukia Shrine for National Prayer Day, urging peace ahead of 2027 elections.
- Title: Subukia Shrine Prayer Day Calls Kenyans to Peace · Vaticannews
- Summary: Kenyan Catholics gather at Subukia Shrine for National Prayer Day, urging peace ahead of 2027 elections. Kenya's Catholic bishops pray for national unity and…
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- Published: 2026-10-06T07:33:22.562+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Kenya's Catholic bishops pray for national unity and peace as Kenyans prepare for the 2027 general election.