[PHOTOS] Ruto inspects guard of honour at Madaraka fete

In Summary

• Ruto arrived at the stadium and was received by the Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla

• This is Ruto's third time to lead the country in marking National Day celebrations since he took office as President on September 13, 2022

by MAGDALINE SAYA REPORTER

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01 June 2023 - 12:45

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President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

President William Ruto on Thursday presided over his first Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu county.

Ruto arrived at the stadium and was received by the Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla.

The President was accompanied by First Lady Rachael Ruto.

The President inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces as he leads the country in his third national day celebrations since taking office.

This is Ruto's third time leading the country in marking National Day celebrations since he took office as President on September 13, 2022.

Kenya Defence Force march before Presidiantial dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

Dressed in a black suit and purple tie, President William Ruto entered his ceremonial open Land-Rover for the military ceremony.

This is the third time he used the ceremonial land rover was on September 13, 2022, when he was sworn in office.

Members of the public stood in honour as they waved back at Ruto.

after going round the stadium, Ruto stopped for the national anthem to be sung which was followed by the East African anthem.

President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Kenya airforce march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

GSU Recce squad march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

Kenya police march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Administration police march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

Kenya Navy march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

GSU offficers march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

Kenya prisons march before Presidential dias during the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023 in Embu County
Image: BENJAMIN NYAGA

President William Ruto inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

President William Ruto and Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla inspecting guard of honour at Moi Stadium during Kenya's 60th Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A