Watch: 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium
President William Ruto, together with senior government officials, including his deputy Kithure Kindiki, dignitaries and members of the diplomatic corps, is set to attend.
President William Ruto is on Friday leading the Jamhuri Day celebrations amid pomp and colour at Nyayo Stadium.
The 62nd celebrations, held also across the 47 counties, commemorate the country’s attainment of full independence on December 12, 1963.
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President William Ruto arrives at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, for the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations. (Photo: PCS)
Nyayo's event has been graced by several dignitaries, including Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, and members of the diplomatic corps.
President William Ruto inspects the guard of honour during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi. (Photo: PCS)
Security around the stadium was heightened ahead of the celebrations, following calls by some United Opposition leaders for a parallel event in protest over what they describe as a rollback of democratic gains.
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