Nairobi, Kenya – April 20, 2025
Across the country, thousands of Kenyans gathered in churches, open fields, and community halls to celebrate Easter Sunday, a day that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 2025 Easter celebrations were marked by powerful messages of unity, peace, and spiritual renewal, as leaders called on citizens to reflect on their faith and the nation’s shared future.
In Nairobi, an interfaith Easter concert hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought together leaders from Christian, Hindu, and Muslim communities. Held at the church’s Upper Hill building, the event featured a vibrant mix of choirs including the Kenya Institute for the Blind Choir and Nisse Hands of Hope Kenya Kids’ Choir. Guests were treated to gospel renditions in Swahili, traditional hymns, and heartfelt messages that cut across religious lines.
“We came together not just as different faiths, but as one community bound by the message of hope and love,” said one of the event organizers.
President William Ruto, in his official Easter message, urged Kenyans to draw strength from the symbolism of resurrection and redemption. “Like Christ’s journey from suffering to triumph, Kenya too can overcome its challenges if we remain committed, disciplined, and united,” he said. The President emphasized the importance of compassion, encouraging Kenyans to support the vulnerable and remain steadfast in building a better nation.
In a separate service, the Legio Maria Church underscored the need for reconciliation and healing, especially in light of the political divisions that followed the 2022 general elections. Bishop Wycliffe Nyaperah called on all Kenyans to forgive and forge a path toward lasting peace. “This Easter is a chance to leave behind our differences and walk together as one people,” he noted.
Catholic communities also marked the launch of the Jubilee Year of Prayer 2025. At St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nairobi, Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a led the congregation in prayers to kick off a yearlong spiritual journey themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” The initiative encourages Christians to deepen their faith and reflect on their spiritual purpose ahead of the Holy Year in 2026.
Meanwhile, across towns and villages, Easter was celebrated with song, dance, and community outreach. In Nakuru County, baptisms were held at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Elburgon, while Nairobi residents flocked to parks and recreation centers for picnics and family gatherings.
