Jamhuri Day celebrations recorded lower turnout compared to last year’s event

Members of public during 54th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Kasarani Stadium on 12/12/17. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Opposition leaders largely skipped Jamhuri Day celebrations that also recorded lower turnout compared to last year’s event. 

The National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders and supporters kept away from venues, some arguing that attending the fete would have amounted to approval of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government.