Kalenjin elders from 10 sub-tribes on Thursday held a rare prayer ceremony during which they asked God to cleanse and bless their land. The elders said their culture of sacrifice is similar to the biblical one performed by Abraham and Moses and their descendants. The prayer ceremony was held at the foot of Sergoit hill in Uasin Gishu county. The ceremony started with a prayer asking God to block the heavens so that it does not rain for at least three days. He condemned overindulgence in drugs and alcohol among the youth and the adoption of Western culture.

Source: The Star October 23, 2020 14:03 UTC