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| Good Friday comes barely a week after Palm Sunday, which marked the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem |
Archbishop of the Catholic Church Nairobi, John Cardinal Njue has urged the Kenyan government to urgently address the issue of food security in the country.
His call comes as Kenyans celebrated Good Friday amid soaring cost of living occasioned by the recent increase of fuel prices.
He said that the government should prioritize issues concerning the common man who is languishing in poverty rather that political rhetoric.
The cardinal at the same time called on the Christian fraternity to show love for one another as Jesus did when he was his disciples feet during the last supper.
Scores of faithful interviewed by Kenya Broadcsating Corporation deplored the hike in fuel and commodity prices, saying they were unable to make ends meet. They called on the government to act swiftly and decisively in addressing the situation.
Good Friday comes barely a week after Palm Sunday, which marked the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
Many Christians meditated, fasted, prayed and asked for forgiveness during the Lent period, focusing on the suffering of Jesus Christ on the cross and its significance.
Some Pentecostal churches are also holding conventions that would end on Easter Monday. Easter Sunday is a cornerstone of Christianity, which marks the triumph of Jesus Christ over death.
The Easter would be characterised by series of liturgy, sermons and hymns from Good Friday through Holy Saturday to Easter Sunday to celebrate Christ's power over death and victory over sin.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up countrywide and along the Kenya-Somalia border following threats of attacks by the Somali Millitia group, Al Shabaab.
On Thursday evening police commissioner Mathew Iteere issued an alert after intelligence reports indicated that the group had threatened to bomb recreational places particularly during the Easter holiday.
In a statement Iteere urged the management of such places to beef up security, and notify police of any suspicious activities.
"I wish to assure the public that in conjunction with other security services, we have taken measures to improve security in and around the possible targets by among others increasing security surveillance patrols.
However, as part of community policing, we are advising the management of all the places mentioned and other places where a large number of public is admitted to enhance their security measures during this festive season. Members of public are also reminded that it is their civic duty to cooperate with legitimate security personnel at all times in order to improve security and safety for all. We also wish to encourage the public to promptly report any suspicious activities or characters to police or other authorities."
Meanwhile, police spokesman Eric Kiraithe has assured Kenyans that security personnel will do everything necessary to ensure their safety.
In a phone interview with KBC, Kiraithe, called on members of the public to be vigilant, especially when visiting congested places such as shopping malls and entertainment joints.
There has been intense fighting between the Al Shabaab and Somalia's Transitional Government along the Kenya-Somalia border.
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