A prayer to God to provide a husband for Charlene Ruto, the daughter of President William Ruto, has sparked a flurry of online reactions in the country.
Charlene was among thousands who attended a mass prayer meeting by the American preacher Benny Hinn over the weekend in Nairobi.
Ruto and the first lady, as well as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Dorcas, were also present.
As the preacher asked for those with prayer requests to come forward, the president’s daughter rose up, seeking prayers for the calling she said she had for young people.
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The preacher prayed for her and later asked if there were any special requests. She whispered into his ear before he continued praying:
“Give her a husband that will fulfill that call with her. Lord send that young man her way, that will be a strength to her, a great supporter,” Benny Hinn prayed.
“She can’t do this alone, Lord, she is going to the battlefield to win souls… she needs a husband soon.”
This prayer for a husband got Kenyans talking – some criticizing, some sending their marriage proposals to her, some mocking her.
“My name is Omwamba, a hustler and I am reaching out to you after witnessing your heartfelt request for a husband during your prayer session with Pastor Benny Hinn.
“I was moved by your sincerity and the faith you demonstrated yesterday and God has sent me your way,” one Kenyan said on X formerly Twitter.
There were some who however supported her request.
Social media platforms were full of varied comments on the issue.
