At least 31 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded following nationwide anti-government protests in Kenya, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). The demonstrations, held on “Saba Saba Day” (July 7), marked the anniversary of Kenya’s 1990 uprising for multiparty democracy and were driven by ongoing public outrage over proposed tax hikes, police brutality, and perceived government corruption.
Over 532 people have been arrested, with reports of two forced disappearances. The violence, which erupted in major cities including Nairobi and Eldoret, saw armed gangs allegedly working alongside masked police officers in unmarked vehicles. Protesters clashed with security forces in 20 of Kenya’s 47 counties, and widespread destruction to property including supermarkets, has further heightened tensions.
President William Ruto’s response has drawn strong criticism, especially after publicly stating that police should shoot looters in the legs rather than kill them - a remark seen by many as an endorsement of violence. Civil society groups, including the Law Society of Kenya and the Police Reforms Working Group, condemned the heavy-handed tactics used by security forces, which they claim defied court orders prohibiting such excessive deployment.
The United Nations Office for Human Rights (OHCHR) voiced deep concern over the killings, urging Kenyan authorities to ensure accountability and respect for international human rights obligations. Meanwhile, the Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Commission, a government body, warned politicians not to stoke ethnic tensions and denounced the police for their use of excessive force.
These protests form part of a broader wave of unrest that has gripped Kenya since June 2024, primarily led by youth demanding economic justice, political reform, and an end to state-sanctioned violence. More than 100 people have now been killed since the protests began.
Families of the victims and many Kenyan citizens continue to call for international oversight, police accountability, and structural reform, especially as the official response increasingly risks further polarising the nation.
Prayer Pointers:
Pray: for those grieving to receive comfort, truth, and justice for loved ones killed or disappeared in the crackdown.
Pray: ask God to raise righteous leaders in Kenya who value peace, equity, and the dignity of every life.
Pray: and intercede for protection and moral courage for peaceful protesters, journalists, and human rights defenders across Kenya.
Prayer for Peace and Justice in Kenya
Lord, we lift up Kenya in this hour of grief. Comfort families, protect the innocent, and raise up leaders of justice. Let truth prevail, violence cease, and Your peace reign over every street and soul in this broken land. Amen.
“Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:9
For more: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/9/at-least-31-dead-532-arrested-in-kenyas-antigovernment-protests
30 Days of Prayer for the Church in Israel and Iran (17 June – 16 July)
There is one more week remaining of this prayer initiative, and we would welcome your participation!
On Pentecost Sunday, together with millions around the world we cried out for the salvation of Israel, for Jews, Arabs and Internationals in the land, and for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).
I am sensing a strong burden for the Middle East in the light of the ongoing crisis there and would like to invite you to continue to uphold that region and, in particular, the Christian Church there.
We have prepared some daily prayer pointers focusing on real-life people across the region who are serving God as evangelists, church planters and pastors. Many of these believers have sacrificed much for the Gospel and we want to uphold them at this critical time of challenge and opportunity for the Church there!
As well as daily prayer pointers, we are also bringing testimonies, answers to prayer and background story podcasts, to give you fresh perspectives that will inspire and encourage you in your prayers!
Every prayer counts! – Together with our IPC family, and in partnership with some underground house church movements, we are mobilizing 5,000 prayer ministries from 150 nations to pray for Jesus followers in Israel and Iran.
Among those committed to pray are 1.5 million Muslim background Christians who are joining us!
I really hope that you can be part of this tsunami of prayers at this significant time.
Sign up for daily prayer pointers HERE
We are pleased to make available four powerful excerpt videos from the recent 2025 Global Day of Prayer for the Jewish World livestream held during Pentecost weekend!
WATCH ON IPC Youtube
Video 1 - a 40 minute program of key moments from the live stream. Perfect to use in a prayer and worship setting, or for personal devotions. (40:00)
Dr Jason Hubbard from International Prayer Connect and Brian Alarid from World Prays introduce excerpts from the June 2025 Global Day of Prayer featuring leaders from around the globe and many millions online!
Video 2 - 'Lord, Use Me' - an inspiring talk from Rick Warren. (26:17) See IPC Connections Editorial article 2 for the full transcript.
Video 3 - Pray for Someone by Name - An introduction to the 110 Cities initiative and Pray for 5 - focusing on our calling to be praying for those who don't know Jesus. (7:52)
Video 4 - Pentecost Praise led by the ORU Worship Team. (21:33)
- When Wind Meets Fire
- Yahweh We Love You
- Center
- Holy Forever
- Give Me Jesus
VIEW AND WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE
More info at www.110cities.com | www.prayforall.com | www.ipcprayer.org | www.oru.edu
Join Us for 15 Days of Prayer for the Hindu World (12–26 October 2025)
“Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.” (Psalm 96:3)
We warmly invite you, your family, and your church to join International Prayer Connect for 15 Days of Prayer for the Hindu World, from 12–25 October 2025. Together, let’s stand in prayer for over 1.2 billion Hindus, many of whom have never heard the Good News of Jesus Christ.
This special prayer initiative surrounds Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights”- a time when hearts are open to spiritual conversations and new beginnings. As Hindus celebrate light triumphing over darkness, we believe this is a prophetic moment to pray that many will discover Jesus, the true Light of the World (John 8:12).
We’re excited to announce that adult and children’s prayer guides have been prepared in over 30 languages and are available at 110cities.com. These guides feature powerful testimonies - like miraculous healings that led entire villages to Christ - alongside fascinating facts, cultural insights, and profiles of cities where significant unreached Hindu people groups live. Each day offers focused prayer points and links for further exploration.
This journey culminates on 20th October with a Global Day of Prayer, uniting believers worldwide to intercede for breakthrough among Hindu communities.
“Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations for Your inheritance.” (Psalm 2:8)
Whether you’re a church leader, a family, a youth group, or an individual intercessor, your prayers can open spiritual doors and transform destinies.
Let’s raise our voices together so that every Hindu person may one day hear and respond to the hope found in Jesus Christ.
Join us - and let’s pray for the Hindu world!
More info: https://110cities.com/hinduism/
Join the Eurasia 24/7 Prayer Summit – Called to the Wall!
13-15 October 2025 (Optional Prayer Journey on 16th) - Island of Malta
Across Europe and the Middle East, there’s a rising sense of urgency and hope. The spiritual heritage of these lands runs deep, and many believe we are standing on the threshold of a great awakening.
In this pivotal hour, Jericho Walls International Prayer Network and IPC warmly invite you to the Eurasia 24/7 Prayer Summit, taking place 13–15 October 2025 on the beautiful island of Malta.
The summit’s theme, “Called to the Wall,” echoes the powerful words of Isaiah 62:6-7:
“I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the Lord, do not keep silent, and give Him no rest till He establishes and till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.”
God is raising up watchmen—men and women who will not rest until Heaven touches Earth in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The Eurasia Summit is a gathering for those who carry a burden for prayer for revival in these regions. Leaders from every nation in this vast and diverse part of the world will gather in Malta to celebrate what God is doing and contend for what is yet to come.
This summit is part of a global movement, one of five strategic gatherings around the world, all carrying the same vision: to see 24/7 prayer established in every nation on earth by 2033.
The mission is clear—to encourage, equip, and empower leaders to build unceasing prayer in local churches, cities, and nations.
Whether you are a pastor, prayer leader, intercessor, or simply someone burning with a vision to see God move in your nation, this summit is for you. Let’s unite across borders, languages, and cultures to lift up one sound, one cry, one relentless prayer: “God, have Your way in our nations!”
Watch the video: https://youtu.be/C1_y6nitYfg
Join us in Malta this October. Let’s answer the call to the wall—together.
Click here for details and registration
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An initiative of Jericho Walls International Prayer Network in collaboration with International Prayer Connect and other regional networks
Join the Finishing the Task Breakthrough Prayer Coalition!
“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ…” – Colossians 4:3
As we press on to finish the task of the Great Commission, we know this truth: prayer is the key to every other goal...
It’s how we are led, strengthened, and empowered to do what Jesus has commanded us to do.
That’s why we’re inviting you to become part of the FTT Breakthrough Prayer Coalition—a global prayer force believing God for unprecedented breakthroughs among the unreached.
When you join, you’ll receive monthly invitations to online prayer calls, prayer resources, and praise reports focused on:
- Specific unreached people groups still waiting to hear the Gospel
- Bible translation progress so every language can know God’s Word
- Church planting movements igniting transformation in hard-to-reach places
Jesus said in John 15:5, “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” Yet He also promises that “with God all things are possible!” (Matthew 19:26).
Join us as we lift fervent prayers for three key FTT initiatives:
- Pray for Zero: Over 220 million people still lack even a single verse of Scripture. Let’s intercede for translators and their crucial work.
- Pray for All: Imagine praying for every person on earth by name and sharing Jesus with them. Each believer praying for five people can help reach the world!
- Pray 110: Stand with us in prayer for the 110 most unreached cities, asking God to raise up thousands of vibrant, Christ-exalting churches.
Equip yourself with prayer training, resources, and join global prayer moments like Pentecost, One Miracle Night, and the Hindu Day of Prayer.
Be part of a global prayer movement working to fulfill the Great Commission. Join the FTT Breakthrough Prayer Coalition today—and help finish the task through prayer!
Links to all IPC Projects:
https://linktr.ee/ipcprayer
110 Cities Prayer
www.110cities.com | Daily Prayer Fuel Sign Up
Global Family 24-7 Prayer Room
https://www.globalfamily24-7prayer.org/
Prayer Covenant for Children Mobile App
theprayercovenant.org/mobileapp/
Interseed House of Prayer App
www.interseed.io
Eurasia Prayer Summit – 13-15 October 2025, Malta
www.asiaprayersummit.id
30 Days of Prayer for Israel & Iran
https://110cities.pray4movement.org/
15 Days of Prayer for the Hindu World
12-26 October 2025
https://110cities.com/hinduism/
Global Day of Prayer for the Hindu World
20th October 2025 – From 8am (EST)
https://110cities.com/hinduism/
Pentecost Global Day of Prayer Replays
VIEW AND WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE
24-7 Week of Prayer – 1-7 September 2025
https://www.24-7prayer.com/weekofprayer
Fire on the Family Altar: Experience the Holy Spirit's Power in Your Home
“As the family goes, so goes the nation.”
Nations are in turmoil because of satan’s attack on the family. As countless households have surrendered to the slumbering spell of the spirit of this age, the world has increasingly fallen into decay. But there is hope! Destruction of this demonic agenda is possible, and it begins at home!
“Revival will come to a nation when the family altar is restored.” Cheryl Sacks, a dynamic Kingdom leader and prophetic intercessor, heard these words from the Lord. Today, she is wholeheartedly working to turn the tide by filling households across the nation with Holy Spirit power!
In Fire on the Family Altar, Cheryl offers prophetic decrees from scripture and practical instructions for restoring the family altar in your home, so you can operate in the strength that God created families to maintain within culture.
In this bold book, you will discover how to:
Pray supernatural prayers that catapult children into divine destiny.
Bring your household into encounters with the Holy Spirit.
Safeguard your family from the powers of darkness.
Raise up Kingdom reformers who will shape and impact every sphere of culture.
Don’t allow the spirit of this age to hold families captive any longer. One righteous family can make a difference! Restore the family altar in your home, and spark the flames of revival!
Available on Amazon
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