Military's final preparations before Madaraka fete begins

Police officers from the military were seen checking security as others prepared presidential dias.

In Summary
  • Over 10,000 people are expected to attend Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu.
  • Madaraka Day is a national holiday that is celebrated every 1 June in every year to commemorate internal self rule.
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Final preparations are underway at the Moi Stadium in Embu County ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations.

The country is set to celebrate it's 60th Madaraka Day  that will see Kenyans from all walks of life converge at the venue.

Military was undertaking final preparations as Kenyans thronged the venue from as early as 8 am.

They were seen checking security as others prepared presidential dias.

President William Ruto will preside over the event.

Over 10,000 people are expected to attend Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu.

Madaraka Day is a national holiday that is celebrated every 1 June in every year to commemorate internal self rule.

Military prepares presidential dias during Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Military prepares presidential dias during Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers make final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June1, 2023
Police officers make final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A police officer matches during final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
A police officer matches during final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kenyans at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023
Kenyans at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Military match in preparation for Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Millitary as they prepare for Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023.
Millitary as they prepare for Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officer chec king security ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023
Police officer chec king security ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military police prepare the presidential dias ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Military police prepare the presidential dias ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military prepares presidential dias during Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1.
Military prepares presidential dias during Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Military police prepare the presidential dias ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Military police prepare the presidential dias ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A police officer matches during final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium.
A police officer matches during final preparations ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu stadium.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Millitary as they prepare for Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023.
Millitary as they prepare for Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kenyans at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023
Kenyans at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations in Embu on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
WATCH: The latest videos from the Star