President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to dedicate themselves to defending the country’s freedom and sovereignty that was secured at a great cost at independence.
Speaking at Uhuru Gardens last night during celebrations to usher in Kenya’s 50th anniversary,
President Kenyatta said Kenyans should resist tyranny and exploitation at all times while asking citizens to stand united and committed to make Kenya, East Africa and Africa prosperous, peaceful and united.
President Kenyatta hoisted the flag at midnight to celebrate the country’s independence and planted a commemorative tree to mark the occasion.
The President, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, his wife Rachel
were joined by a host of other dignitaries to celebrate Kenya’s golden jubilee.
Tonight, we bear testimony of our fidelity to the aspirations of our freedom fighters, independence heroes and founding fathers. In time, we have overcome much to become a modern, open, democratic nation doing its best for its citizens and neighbours,” the President said.
President Kenyatta said Kenyans forged an unshakeable consensus to use resources at their disposal to bring a better life to all citizens adding “we are on our way to becoming a richer and better country to live in”.
He urged Kenyans to love one another saying tribalism and discrimination on race or creed should be avoided for unity to prevail.
The President also told Kenyans to owe allegiance to the Constitution that guaranteed them fundamental rights to basic needs in life.
