First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. December 12th, 2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Also in attendance is Ghana's President John Mahama, the chief guest at this year's ceremony, which is themed around tourism.
Other leaders present include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Chief Justice Martha Koome, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor.
This year's celebrations have also seen the recognition and celebration of the Kenyan police who went to restore peace in Haiti. The mission was in Haiti for 17 months.
Based on this year's theme on Tourism, skits and entertainment led by comedian Kazungu Matano, popularly known as Captain Otoyo, highlighted notable Kenyan parks and tourist attraction sites in the country.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja also proposes that next year's Jamhuri Day celebrations be held at Talanta Stadium, asking President William Ruto to rename facility Raila Odinga International Stadium in honor of late former Prime Minister.