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Kenyans celebrate with prayers for rain amid rising food prices

A man carries a cross during a procession on Nairobi streets as Kenyans marked Good Friday yesterday. [George Njunge, Standard]

Kenyans spent Good Friday, an occasion when Christians all over the world reflect on the death of Jesus Christ, praying for rain and a change in fortunes.

As Botswana author, Bessie Head, would have put it: Christ is the rain God Kenyans are looking for.

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