Divided altar as Uhuru, Ruto turn to clergy again ahead of elections

Catholic faithful follow mass service during Ash Wednesday. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Although a house united in prayer cannot fall, the presidency seems to have defied this norm as President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto turn their gaze heavenwards for divine intervention.

Ten years ago, the two (uhuruto) were brought together by prayers, driven by fear of being convicted of a slew of criminal charges at the International Criminal Court and a desire to lead the country. They started a series of prayer rallies across the country.