Nairobi, March 24 -- Thousands of Christians across the country yesterday joined other faithful worldwide in celebrating Palm Sunday, as clerics called on the government to urgently resolve the biting doctors' strike.

They flocked churches in Nairobi and other parts of the country to mark the beginning of the Holy Week.

Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, before his betrayal and crucifixion.

The Holy Week ushers in Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, when Christians hold processions to mark the betrayal, crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of Easter Sunday celebrations, marking his resurrection from the dead.

In Nairobi, faithful convened in various churches including the Holy Family Basilica...