President William Ruto and his deputy Kindiki Kithure yesterday joined the country in observing Good Friday with messages of hope and peace.

President Ruto opted for a recorded video believed to have been captured in an open area within State House.

In the 36-second clip, Ruto reminded Kenyans that after every challenge there is resurrection and new beginning.

“To every family, the spirit of Easter brings joy and peace, to every weary heart, may it bring hope and renewed faith,” Ruto said

“And to our beloved nation, may it bring unity and love.”

Meanwhile, his deputy, Kindiki, in a message shared on his social media platforms, described the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ as the most powerful demonstration of love ever.

He said on Good Friday hope is renewed, redemption made possible and victory over sin is cemented.

“The Easter weekend remains the most solemn season of the Christian calendar, for pause, reflection, renewal and celebration of the most consequential moment that conclusively defined our destiny,” he added.

The holidays come at a time when the majority of Kenyans are smarting from economic hardship and fears of fuel shortages, thus some followers received the messages from the Head of State and his deputy with mixed reactions.

Some observed that on such a weekend that the Christians are remembering the death and resurrection of Christ, leaders ought to remember those who have died in the struggle for better governance.

“This season that we are remembering the death and resurrection should act as a reminder to the leaders to reflect on those who have died while fighting to better governance,” John Mark observed

“Of late, leaders are all over social media telling us about their development, but in the past good deeds were felt, not advertised,”

Some followers teased the Deputy President that in the spirit of Easter laced with sacrifice, he ought to sacrifice his seat for someone else come 2027

Notably, the majority of Kenyans expressed that they were stuck in the cities and other towns to cut costs instead of traveling to celebrate Easter as has been tradition.

“Traveling to Kisumu with my family now cost about Sh15,000 to and from, it was not that case about five years ago that is why I’m just in in the house during this long holiday,” wrote Anthony Oluoch