Yes Mr President, let’s pause and pray for Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta pays his last respects to former Tanzania President Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli during the State Funeral at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma. [Courtesy]

On Monday March 22, President Uhuru Kenyatta attended a memorial service for the late Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli. He was in the middle of his speech at about 1pm when Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer rang out.

As soon as he heard the call to prayer, President Uhuru paused his speech for the entire duration. This act earned the President praise from both Christians and Muslims across the region.