Ruto lead the country in Mashujaa Day fete in Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the guest of honur at the Mashujaa Day fete.
The Mashujaa Day celebrations are underway at the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, with an expected 20,000 guests expected to attend the event themed ‘Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Energy.’
President William Ruto is leading the celebrations even as the country continues to mourn the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who was buried on October 19 at his homestead in Bondo.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the guest of honur at the Mashujaa Day fete.
President Faye, who arrived in the country Saturday, was received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki upon his arrival at the stadium.
He is among the foreign leaders gracing the national event that honours Kenya’s heroes and heroines.
Beyond attending the celebrations, President Faye is also set to embark on a State visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties between Kenya and Senegal.
President William Ruto arrived at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui a few minutes to 9.00am to lead the nation in marking this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Upon his arrival, President Ruto boarded the ceremonial open-top Land Rover Defender and was driven around the stadium as he waved to the cheering crowd.
Thousands of excited Kenyans filled the stands, waving miniature national flags and chanting in celebration as the Head of State acknowledged their greetings.
The President’s arrival set the stage for the day’s festivities, which honour Kenya’s heroes and heroines who have contributed to the country’s freedom and development.
Security remains tight at the venue as the country honours its heroes and heroines who contributed to Kenya’s freedom, unity, and development.
The celebrations come a day after former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga was laid to rest at his home in Bondo. The death of Odinga on Wednesday, October 15, had spread uncertainty about the Mashujaa day celebrations.
Mashujaa Day is an annual event that is aimed at celebrating the country’s heroes and heroines who made remarkable contributions to the country’s progress.
