MADARAKA DAY

[PHOTOS] Kenyans flock to Bungoma for 61st Madaraka Day celebrations

The national celebrations are being held in Bungoma for the first time.

In Summary
  • This year's event which marks the 61st  anniversary of Kenya's self-governance has drawn citizens from all corners of the country.
  • The celebrations will be graced by President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, governors, MPs and other invited guests.
A section of the crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
A section of the crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
School children hold Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
School children hold Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA

Kenyans have turned out in large numbers for the Madaraka day celebrations in a vibrant display of national pride.

This year's event which marks the 61st  anniversary of Kenya's self-governance has drawn citizens from all corners of the country.

The national celebrations are being held in Bungoma for the first time.

The celebrations will be graced by President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, governors, MPs and other invited guests.

School children wave the Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
School children wave the Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
The crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
The crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
School children wave the Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
School children wave the Kenyan flags at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
The crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
The crowd at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma during the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA

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