Today Kenyans celebrate the 55th Madaraka Day but probably over 70 percent of the population has no clue as to how the countdown to independence felt like. Below, a pictorial journey down the memory lane.
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Events that seem designed to keep us angry, in crisis mode
How Session Paper Number 10 of 1965 broke camel's back
Of Wajir Madaraka and the painted road
Religious leaders condemn violence after Madaraka Day clashes in Mumias
Words: Wambua Sammy
Graphics: Allan Muchira