Oginde's prayer: When prayer dared to confront power

EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde,making his way after taking Oath of office on 9th May 2023 at Supreme court in Nairobi.[FILE/Standard]

Can a single prayer be the master stroke that eventually slays the dragon of plunder of public coffers in this country? This is the question in the minds of many Kenyans today. This is after a stinging prayer by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairman David Oginde at a ceremony at State House to sign the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023 into law.

Given the explosion of this prayer on both mainstream and social media, it implies that it well resonates with the mood in the country. As to whether it was pre-meditated or was an instantaneous inspiration by the Holy Spirit is immaterial, the message is home and clear. While some may deem the message to have only targeted the audience present at State House, the form of God is that He does not discriminate in the exercise of His vengeance when moved into action through the prayers of righteous men.