President William Ruto shares a message of hope with kenyans and calls for unity as kenyans join other Christians in celebrating the easter season.

 The Head of State asked Kenyans to join Christian believers in meditating on lessons from one of the religion's pivotal historical moments.

PHOTO | COURTESY President Ruto 

"The time has come once again for all people of goodwill, in Kenya and abroad, to join the Christian faithful in reflecting on the enduring and universal lessons from one of the most significant events in the history of our faith," Ruto said in an interview with X.

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“We recall with great sorrow the hardship, struggle, betrayal, persecution, torture, crucifixion and death suffered by Christ on our behalf, with the understanding that His descent into the place of death set the stage for His victory over death,” he added.

Recognizing the current issues in the world, Ruto stated that the Easter season serves as a reminder that any obstacle can be conquered with discipline and strong ideals.

PHOTO | COURTESY President Ruto 

“There is no life, place or time in this world without its share of sufferings, deprivations and frustrations. The Easter message of hope tells us as individuals that we too can triumph over adversity, transcend our challenges and find happiness, success and prosperity in our lifetime,” the president said, in part.

Ruto urged Kenyans to emulate Jesus' example, stating that the heavenly model of faith demonstrated through his suffering and final death should inspire nation-building and humanitarian work.

"Let us, therefore, contemplate the divine example of our Lord, who endured the worst suffering and ultimate loss in order to achieve an unprecedented triumph, which has inspired thousands of generations, billions of people in hundreds of nations throughout the world."

"Let us apply the sacred lesson that from the very bottom, in a tomb, our Teacher and Saviour rose up victoriously and went up to partake of the glory of Heaven,” he added.