It's my last Madaraka day and I thank you - Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta has thanked Kenyans and his Cabinet for the good work they have done since he took office in 2013.

Uhuru spoke when he was about to leave State House for Uhuru Gardens to celebrate Madaraka Day.

"This one looks different from the ones am used to but I want to say thank you. We will look forward for all of us having a great day," he said.

"It will be my last Madaraka day.... we have worked hard together and i am confident that we have laid a firm foundation for those who will come in. Asanteni sana kwa kazi mzuri."

This is Uhuru's last celebrations as a sitting president.

He is expected to head to Uhuru gardens. Before he left State house, Uhuru could not resist the irresistible tunes from the choir and joined them for a jig ahead of the celebrations at Uhuru Gardens

He was accompanied by First lady Margaret Kenyatta.

Late last evening, the President launched the historic Uhuru Gardens that has now been turned into a world class monument of the country’s struggle for independence and democracy.

Kenya's Independence Day in 1963 was celebrated at Uhuru Gardens.

Preparations for the event had meticulously been done, with Interior PS Kibicho Karanja having conducted several inspections at the venue that is set to host 30,000 people.

Members of the public eager for the celebrations started arriving at the wee hours with some accompanied by their children.

Outside the garden, traders took advantage and sold different items from face masks to food stuff.