It's all systems go as Nakuru hosts Madaraka fete

Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) worker paints along the pavements on Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru Town ahead of Tomorrow’s Madaraka Day celebrations to be held at Afraha Stadium. This will be the first time since independence that the celebration will take place outside Nairobi. (PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH/ STANDARD)

Nakuru town faces a major lock-down today as President Uhuru Kenyatta leads the 53rd Madaraka Day celebrations at Afraha Stadium.

Security agencies announced that all major roads to and out of the town will be closed during the first national fete to be held outside Nairobi.