President William Ruto is presiding over national celebrations marking 59 years since Kenya became a republic at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium. Every year, Jamhuri Day festivities are held on December 12 to remember the day Kenya became a republic.
The event, with the theme Connect, innovate, and inspire, is anticipated to draw over 20,000 attendees to the location.
The stadium’s gates were opened to the public as early as 6:00 am. The security checks were rigorous at the entry.
Before entering the stadium, citizens were frisked by both the military and the police.
Security was a top focus throughout the celebrations, as seen by the military’s presence outside the stadium while outfitted in green battle gear.
The national flag colours of Kenya: black, white, red, and green were used to adorn the main stage venue.
The VIP and invited delegates’ chairs were carefully arranged in black and red.
The public seating was similarly organised in a methodical manner, with the front chairs being green with a white gap, and the remainder being red. The program specifies that the event will officially begin at 9:00 am.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo had earlier stated that sufficient measures had been taken to guarantee the event’s success.
The event, which would be the first Jamhuri commemoration since President William Ruto assumed office, will be open to all Kenyans, he said.
This year’s Jamhuri Day will focus on Kenya’s expansion in the information, communication, and technology sectors, Ruto said as he announced thematic events.
On December 12, 1963, the British colonial government gave Kenya self-governance. This was one year before the nation attained independence under the leadership of founding leader Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
