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Military officers with sniffer dogs inspect the red carpet.

Thousands of Kenyans have arrived at the Moi Stadium in Embu ahead of the Madaraka Day Celebrations.

By 6:30 am, hundreds of Embu residents and guests had arrived at the facility where President William Ruto led the country in celebrations to mark 60 years since Kenya gained its independence.

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