Kenyans
yesterday took a break from their usual routine to celebrate Mashujaa day. From
as early as 7am members of the public streamed into Uhuru Park where President
Uhuru would later address them.
Police
officers heavily guarded the park which was filled to the brim with Jubilee
Party supports.
Those
present included Governor Sonko, his Kiambu Counterpart Ferdinand Waititu,
National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale and Senate Majority leader
Kipchumba Murkomen and good number of Cabinet secretaries and their
principal secretaries.
Some members of the public wore red to show their support for Jubilee Party while the Jubilee Brigade donned on their army like regalia.
Leaders across the country all joined in at their respective
areas of service. Former Senator Hassan Omar, Embu Governor Martin
Wambora, Likoni MP Rashid Suleiman Shakombo, Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia,
Coast Region chairman Mohamed Ibrahim, Murang'a County Governor Mwangi wa Iria,
CIPK Treasurer Sheikh Hasan Omar, Embu County Commissioner Esther Maina and Kenya
Defence Forces Gen. Samson Mwathethe all graced the day from different parts of
the country.