Nairobi — Former President Uhuru Kenyatta this morning joined Catholic faithful at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Nyali, Mombasa, to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.

Ash Wednesday ushers in the 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and reflection leading up to Easter in the Christian calendar.

Kenyatta participated in the solemn service alongside congregants, honoring the tradition of repentance and spiritual renewal.

In his goodwill message, the former President extended warm wishes to Christians starting their Lenten journey, expressing hope that the season would be filled with prayer, reflection, and compassion.

President (Rtd) Kenyatta also extended greetings to the Muslim community in Kenya and worldwide, wishing them a blessed Ramadan.

He expressed hope that the sacred month would strengthen faith, deepen compassion, and foster unity among communities.

By participating in the Ash Wednesday service and sending messages of goodwill to Muslims, Kenyatta highlighted the shared values of faith, discipline, and charity that define both Lent and Ramadan, reinforcing Kenya's tradition of religious harmony and coexistence.