Nairobi, March 30 -- Christians across the country celebrated Good Friday to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, amid high cost of living.

Unlike the past Easter celebration, many Kenyans attended church service with most hotels recording low business.

Ordinarily, the Easter festive is considered a family get together event and majority of Kenyans prefer travelling to Coast to have fun but it was totally different this time round, with streets and recreational areas experiencing minimal numbers.

And in his Easter message, President William Ruto asked Kenyans to celebrate it by "serving God, build our nation and work for humanity."

"Let us take time to be there for our fellow humans and remember to stand with those in need of prayer,...