• The celebrations have brought together Kenyans from all walks of life to mark this day that Kenya became a republic.
• The leaders present include Deputy President William Ruto, Opposition chief Raila Odinga, Cabinet secretaries, Governors, Senators, MPs and MCAs.
President Uhuru Kenyatta inspect a guard of honour during the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens. Kenya became a Republic in 1964.
On Sunday, Kenya marks its 57th Jamhuri day celebrations at the iconic Uhuru Gardens.
The celebrations have brought together Kenyans from all walks of life to mark this day that Kenya became a republic.
Several leaders from both the government and the opposition have joined the celebration that will be President Uhuru Kenyatta's final Jamhuri, as he is set to retire in August 2022.
Deputy President William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto arrive at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.
The leaders present include Deputy President William Ruto, Opposition chief Raila Odinga, Cabinet secretaries, Governors, Senators, MPs and MCAs.
Invited dignitaries are also present at the event.
Around 11,000 guests are expected at the Jamhuri day celebrations which will also mark the official opening of Uhuru Gardens to the public after more than a year and a half of closure for renovations.
First lady Margaret Kenyatta arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens. ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi during the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens. National Assembly speaker Justin Muturi arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.CS Peter Munya arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Cabinet secretaries Mutahi Kagwe (Health), Ukur Yatani (Treasury) and James Macharia (Transport) at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.AG Paul Kihara, CSs Monica Juma and Rapahel Tuju arrive at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Council of Governors chairman Martin Wambora arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens,Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Prof. Colleta Suda arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Central Bank Governor Patrick Njoroge arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.NMS Director General Lt. Gen. Mohamed Badi arrives at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.Jubilee vice chairman David Murathe at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.National Assembly majority leader Amos Kimunya at the 57th Jamhuri Day on December 12, 2021 held at Uhuru Gardens.