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Thousands flock to Kisumu for Madaraka Day fete despite warning on new Covid variant

Up to 3,000 guests are expected to attend this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations being held at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu County.

The celebrations are coming at a time when Kisumu County is witnessing an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and the spread of the deadly Indian variant.

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