×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Diwali: Monday not a public holiday

Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang'i. [File, Standard]

The Interior ministry says Monday, October 24, won't be a public holiday amid speculation online that the government could declare the day a holiday to celebrate Diwali.

Diwali is a Hindu festival with lights, held in the period of October to November.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in