Kenya: PSC - Sh26.3mn Used to Host National Prayer Breakfast

What the report says

AllAfrica, carrying a Capital FM report from Nairobi, says Kenya’s Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast cost Sh26.3 million in public funds. The figure was provided by Jeremiah Nyegenye, the Clerk of the Senate and PSC Secretary, in a July 23 letter responding to a High Court judgment in petition HCCHRPet E088 of 2026, which was filed by lawyer Lempaa Suiyanka.

According to the report, Nyegenye said the May 29, 2025 event was partly paid for through the PSC budget approved by the National Assembly. The annual gathering has traditionally been hosted at Safari Park Hotel, and the PSC defended that choice by citing the venue’s capacity, convenience and security arrangements. Nyegenye also said the hotel has repeatedly made its facilities available at no charge, reducing the overall expense.

The disclosure comes amid concerns over whether the event is accessible to ordinary Kenyans. In the PSC’s response, Nyegenye argued that access was broadened through live national television coverage and by inviting representatives from different sectors to attend in person.

The issue matters because it places a specific public cost on a high-profile national event associated with Parliament and public leaders, at a time when taxpayer spending and access to state-backed events are subject to scrutiny. The article does not provide further details on the High Court’s findings or any additional directions beyond the PSC’s reported response.