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Pomp and colour at Jamhuri Day celebrations

School children flying the Kenyan flag in jubilation during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard]

It was pomp and colour as the country marked its 60 years since becoming a republic, with President William Ruto hosting the President of the Gambia Adama Barrow.

Kenyans started arriving at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi as early as 6am. By 9am the field was almost full.

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