First Lady Rachel Ruto has shared the account of a woman she prayed for during a gathering in Bungoma who later gave birth to twins after facing childlessness issues.
Speaking at the Women’s Convocation preceding the National Prayer Breakfast, Mama Rachel explained how the woman approached her during Easter holidays while she was visiting her hometown.
The First Lady revealed that the woman reminded her of a 2012 women’s economic empowerment meeting in Bungoma where she had prayed for those unable to conceive.
According to Rachel, the woman described responding to a prayer invitation during the gathering and subsequently becoming pregnant.
“She told me in 2012, I was weeping. I had no children. People had mocked me. She said, ‘I came forward, you prayed for me. And look, God granted me twins,'” Rachel recounted, noting that the woman was accompanied by her twin daughters when they met.
Rachel admitted she could barely recall the encounter, emphasizing that individuals often impact others’ lives without realizing it.
Addressing women at the convocation, the First Lady encouraged Kenyans to continue praying for families, youth and the country.
“Let’s pray for our young people, our children, those who have lost hope. Let’s pray for those not yet blessed with children,” she stated.
The convocation, held under the theme “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” ahead of the National Prayer Breakfast, also saw Rachel call for unity, peace and reconciliation, asserting that prayer remains crucial in determining the nation’s future.
Quoting author Napoleon Hill, she stated: “Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
She further referenced Matthew 5:9, saying: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
During the event, nominated Senator Veronica Maina praised First Lady Rachel, describing her as the “steady rock” behind President William Ruto and commending her dedication to prayer and spiritual leadership.
Maina noted that the First Lady has maintained her faith despite holding one of the nation’s most influential positions.
“We greatly, deeply admire you as women leaders,” Maina said.
“Thank you for being a mentor. Thank you for being a mother to our nation. Thank you for being the steady rock that makes our President succeed.”
The senator lauded Rachel Ruto for making time for prayer and fasting, suggesting that her example should motivate Kenyans to seek spiritual guidance for the country.
“This is a woman of God who takes time to pray and fast,” Maina said.
“If Her Excellency, who resides in the palace, takes time to pray and fast and sometimes refuses to eat what is on the king’s table to seek God, how much more do we need to seek God for our nation?”
Maina also commended the First Lady’s “Tuombeni Kenya” initiative, noting its important role in uniting Kenyans in prayer during times of national anxiety and uncertainty.
“You remember when Her Excellency began Tuombeni Kenya amidst anxiety and crisis in our nation,” she said.