×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Uhuru’s full speech during Jamhuri Day celebrations

President Uhuru Kenyatta and First Lady Margaret Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.

My Fellow Kenyans,

Fifty-five years ago today, our beautiful flag was hoisted for the first time; announcing our pride in the independence we had won.  It embraced our identity as a free people, recalled the sacrifices that had been made to win our freedom, and laid claim to our blessed land.  

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902