Kenya independence Stories

Why Kenyans celebrate Madaraka Day: Honouring struggles, freedom, and spirit of self-rule
Amina Wako  |  Jun 01, 2025

Madaraka Day is marked with official national celebrations, usually held in a selected county each year and presided over by the President.

Ruto announces key projects for Bungoma as county hosts Madaraka Day fete
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 01, 2024

Madaraka Day is a commemoration of the day in 1963 when Kenya attained internal self-rule after being a British colony since 1920.

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