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High expectations and anxiety as Kisumu readies to welcome Uhuru

Ongoing renovation at Kisumu Boys round about along Kakamega Road in Kisumu County ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations. (Collins Oduor, Standard )

Kisumu town is a hive of activity ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on Tuesday.

Rehearsals by the Kenya Defence Forces and other entertainment groups were in top gear yesterday. Jet fighters and parachuters left many residents excited ahead of the celebrations.

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