Prayer for Kenya: GPLC Africa 2024

Global Peace Foundation

June 27, 2024

An elderly man in a suit speaks at a podium during an indoor event, delivering a heartfelt Prayer for Kenya, while a crowd of people stands in the background.

Rev. Canon Thomas Goda

A man speaks at a podium during the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC Africa 2024) in Nairobi, Kenya. The backdrop displays the theme "Empowering African Renaissance through Peace and Sustainable Development." A solemn moment of prayer for Kenya underscores the event's significance.

Paul Murray

A man in a white shirt and a white cap speaks at a podium, offering a prayer for Kenya. The background features a blue and orange pattern with the text "Nairobi, Kenya" and "GPLC Africa 2024.

Sheikh Salim Sharu

A woman stands at a podium speaking at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. The background reads "Empowering African Renaissance for Peace and Sustainable Development." Her words invoke a prayer for Africa's unity and prosperity.

Her Excellency Mrs Bola Obasanjo

Five people stand in front of a blue backdrop at the GPLC Africa 2024. They are dressed in formal attire and wear conference badges. The backdrop features various logos, highlighting a Prayer for Kenya theme woven into the event’s messaging.

GPLC participants

Eight individuals stand on stage with a blue podium at a conference in Nairobi, Kenya, titled "Empowering African Renaissance as a Global Catalyst for Freedom, Peace, and Sustainable Development," featuring highlights of GPLC Africa 2024.

Kenyan youth

Representatives of Kenyan youth lead prayers and messages of support during the GPLC prayer vigil.

A man in a suit and hat speaks at a podium labeled "Global Peace Leadership Conference 2024." The backdrop displays event details, including "Nairobi, Kenya" and the theme "Empowering African Renaissance," along with a message for a "Prayer for Kenya.

Abraham Ishmael

Five women, one in a wheelchair, pose smiling with peace signs in front of a backdrop featuring logos from the GPLC Africa 2024 in Kenya and other organizations.

GPLC Kenya participants

Two men in suits having a conversation at GPLC Africa 2024. The man on the left wears a blue suit and patterned tie, while the man on the right wears a dark suit, patterned tie, and a black turban. Others are in the background.

Prayer vigil participants

A man speaks at a podium during the GPLC Africa 2024 Global Peace Leadership Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, with a backdrop displaying the event's theme on empowering African renaissance, peace, and sustainability. Attendees begin the day with a heartfelt Prayer for Kenya.

Speaker

A woman in a patterned jacket closes her eyes in prayer while seated at the GPLC Africa 2024 conference. She wears a lanyard with a name badge and a shirt that says "Global Peace Leadership Conference." Other attendees are visible in the background, creating an atmosphere of unity and purpose.

Audience

A group of four people in business attire are having a conversation at the GPLC Africa 2024 conference. One person is holding a smartphone, while others listen attentively. Conference signage and a banner with "Prayer for Kenya" are visible in the background.

GPLC Africa 2024 participants

Two men standing together, smiling, and shaking hands at GPLC Africa 2024. Both are wearing badges, one in a white shirt and the other in a blue jacket. There is a blue backdrop with various logos behind them, highlighting the event's significance in Kenya.

GPLC participants

Several people are engaged in conversation around standing tables at an event sponsored by the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya and Chandaria Foundation, with one individual eating in the background. The gathering underscores Kenya's diverse community spirit highlighted at GPLC Africa's recent prayer meeting.

GPLC participants

A diverse group of people, standing in rows, attends a formal event in a conference room during GPLC Africa in Kenya. Some individuals are dressed in traditional attire while others wear business or casual clothing, united by a shared moment of prayer.

Prayer vigil for Kenya

Two men shake hands in front of a banner promoting the 2024 Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa. One man wears a dark shirt and glasses; the other, dressed in a cream traditional outfit and black cap, signifies unity with a "Prayer for Kenya" visible in the background.

Sheikh Maraya with GPLC participant

Two people are conversing at the GPLC Africa 2024 event. One is wearing a suit while the other is dressed in traditional attire adorned with colorful beads and ornaments. The backdrop, featuring logos of sponsoring organizations, sets a vibrant scene reminiscent of a Prayer for Kenya gathering.

GPLC participants

GPLC Africa 2024 delegates greet each other in Nairobi, Kenya.

A group of people in formal attire stands in a row, some with heads bowed, at the 2024 GPLC Africa event with blue chairs and grey curtains. They wear conference badges around their necks, participating in a solemn Prayer for Kenya.

Prayer vigil for Kenya

Global Peace Foundation (GPF) canceled opening ceremonies for the Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) Africa 2024 following the heartbreaking loss of lives in Kenya’s capitol of Nairobi. Religious leaders and GPLC delegates instead held a prayer vigil at the Radisson Blu Hotel on June 26 in support of the Kenyan people during this difficult time. Representatives from around the world called on the delegation to pray for the nation, for healing, and for a peaceful resolution so that the nation can find a way forward toward a future that benefits all its people.

Concurrent sessions continued later on June 26, observing a moment of silence at the beginning of each session for all who lost their lives during the demonstrations.

We send our prayers to the local Kenyan community.

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