Namibian President Hage Geingob will be the chief guest during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega on Saturday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta made the announcement during a joint press conference at State House on Friday.
Geingob pledged to deepen trade and investment ties between Kenya and Namibia.
“Let us deepen our trade, elevate our cooperation and educate our people,” he said.
“With the support of other multilateral connections, Africa will continue with its established economic growth and development.”
The Southern African Development Community chairman said he will push for investment strategies and economic growth of all African countries.
He lauded President Uhuru for building the standard gauge railway, saying it will make a huge impact on Kenya’s economy
“Kenya now has the best transport and logistics network in Africa due to Port of Mombasa and the SGR,” he said.
