President Uhuru Kenyatta led Kenyans in celebrating 53rd Madaraka day at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.
The president arrived at the Afraha Stadium in a motorcade after 11am before inspecting a guard of honour.
Deputy President William Ruto and a host of other dignitaries graced the event that commemorates Kenya’s attainment of self-rule from British colonial rule.
This is the first time National celebrations are being held outside Nairobi County.
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