Comoros president among dignitaries at Madaraka Day fete in Embu

The motorcade of Comoros President Azali Assoumani arrives at Moi stadium in Embu County. [Samson Wire, Standard]

Also present at the fete was Comoros President Azali Assoumani, who is the guest of honour.

Former Niger President Issoufou Mahamadaou is also among current and former African Heads of State and Government present at the celebration.

No East African Head of State is present at today's Madaraka fete, unlike in previous years.

Cabinet Secretaries Moses Kuria (Trade), Ezekiel Machogu (Education), Ababu Namwamba (Sports), and Chief Justice Martha Koome are also in attendance at the national event.