The University of Nairobi’s Staff Members and students were on Friday January 15, 2021 afternoon encouraged to appreciate the virtue of restoration and acknowledge the presence of God in everything they do. The Inter-Faith University Prayer Day which was dubbed “The Virtual Interfaith University Prayer Day, 2021”, organized by the Office of the Dean of Students was moderated by the three University Chaplains, Catholic, Muslims and Protestants. The prayer day was aimed at celebrating the University’s 50 Years Jubilee and committing the University Community and all planned activities for the year 2021 into God’s hands.
The University’s Chaplaincy blessed the event with holy talks on topics ranging from Acknowledging God, Prioritizing God, Thanking God and being hopeful even when things seemed to have gone under. “In all our achievements in 2021 and in the future, let us acknowledge the hand of God”, said Rev. Mitei, the University’s Catholic Chaplain in his sermon.
The University’s VC, Prof. Kiama emphasized on the need for every party that is involved directly with the University to value and appreciate the virtue of restoration. “It is time for the University’s restoration as we move on this year to continue depending on God to help us in the coming years”, he reiterated. The Vice chancellor further requested the entire University community to be restored to their values, express their talents and trust in God to guide and give us all we need to achieve our goals.
In his welcoming note, the DVC Academic Affairs, Prof. Julius Ogeng’o appreciated and committed the University before God and encouraged all students and staff members on the need for the bi-annual prayers for God to continue to strengthen us as a University and individuals.
The Muslim Chaplain quoted the Holy Quran and in the spirit of the Holly Book, he encouraged the congregation to remain hopeful and not to give up nor despair even when things look unusual. “Our desire for success should be greater than fear” he reiterated.
Staff members also took the opportunity to honor, remember and pray for the families of colleagues who had passed on as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
God has done so much for the University of Nairobi in 50 years, may he walk with us as a University in all our aspirations for 2021 and in the future.
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