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Madaraka Day celebrations in pictures

By KBC Digital

June 1, 2025

2 Min Read

Photographs by Jackson Mnyamwezi

Homa Bay County is the host of this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations, following the theme of Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs.

President William Ruto will lead the country in celebrating 62 years of self-rule.

President William Ruto inspects Guard of Honour at the 62nd Madaraka celebrations at the Raile Odinga stadium/Jackson Mnyamwezi.

Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President William Ruto

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto on their way to the Raila Odinga Stadium

Over 500 children perform at the 62 Madaraka celebrations

Children pay their respects to fishermen who make up a large part of Homa Bay’s economy

First Lady Rachel Ruto leads prayers ahead of their arrival at the Raila Odinga stadium in Homa Bay

CS Defence Soipan Tuya, CS Gender Hanna Cheptumo and CS EAC Beatrice Askul

Kenya Airforce

CS Alfred Mutua and CS Ali Hassan Joho in conversation at the Raila Odinga stadium

Speaker of Senate, Amason Kingi arrives for the Madaraka Day celebrations

Moses Wetangula arrives at the Raila Odinga stadium for the Madaraka Day celebrations

Leaders, governors and the public at Raila Odinga stadium Homa Bay county

Governor of Kisumu, Professor Anyang Nyong’o

Chipukizi leads entertainment segment at the Raila Odinga stadium

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