Madaraka Day celebrations Stories

Journalists injured, equipment stolen amid chaos at Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

Reports indicate that at least four journalists sustained injuries, while many others lost valuables as the hostile environment unfolded during the ev...

LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jun 01, 2025

The day reflects the resilience, unity, and determination of Kenya’s founding leaders and freedom fighters—many of whom were imprisoned, tortured, or...

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.

Homa Bay’s Raila Odinga Stadium filled to capacity Saturday night ahead of Madaraka Day
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

This year’s Madaraka Day, themed “Our Water, Our Wealth: Harnessing Kenya’s Blue Economy for Sustainable Economic Development”, marks a significant mi...

Bungoma gears up for Madaraka Day celebrations with emphasis on food security
Mary Wambui  |  May 02, 2024

The works at the stadium are being carried out on a 24-hour basis as the county prepares to host the event under the theme of Food Security.

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