[PHOTOS] Kisumu residents join other counties for Madaraka Day

The event was presided over by acting Kisumu county commissioner Alison Husein.

In Summary
  • In attendance was also Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga, among other leaders. 
  • The event was full of colour and performances from Lake Side Melodies and Kimberley Hill Academy students who danced, sang and recited poems. 
Acting Kisumu county commissioner Alison Husein and Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga while presiding over the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Acting Kisumu county commissioner Alison Husein and Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga while presiding over the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Residents of Kisumu county thronged the Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground for the 60th Madaraka Day Celebrations.

The event was presided over by acting Kisumu county commissioner Alison Husein. 

Kimberley Hills Academy presenting a skit during Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Kimberley Hills Academy presenting a skit during Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Kisumu joined other counties in the feast, as President William Ruto presided over the national event at the Moi stadium in Embu county.  

In attendance was also Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga, among other leaders. 

Kimberley Hills Academy presenting a skit during Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Kimberley Hills Academy presenting a skit during Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

The event was full of colour and performances from Lake Side Melodies and Kimberley Hill Academy students who danced, sang and recited poems. 

Lake Side Melodies of Power of Jesus around the World Church entertain guests during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Lake Side Melodies of Power of Jesus around the World Church entertain guests during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
St. Teresa's Kibuye Girls High School students entertain guests during Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
St. Teresa's Kibuye Girls High School students entertain guests during Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga and Kisumu Finance executive George Okong'o join Power of Jesus around the World Church choir during Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Kisumu city manager Abala Wanga and Kisumu Finance executive George Okong'o join Power of Jesus around the World Church choir during Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu on June 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
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