By Elimu Assistant Team 
Occasions when prayers were offered in traditional African communities.
- Breaking a new ground
- Planting seasons
- In times of crisis such as drought/epidemic/persistent diseases.
- Rites of passage e.g. naming /birth.
- When preparing warriors for war.
- breaking a curse.
- After an abundant harvest / on Thanksgiving.
- At daybreak and sunset.
- Before selling off on a journey
- Installation of leaders.
