[PHOTOS] Moment of silence as Ruto, King Charles III lay wreath at Uhuru Gardens

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Uhuru Gardens were officially declared as a National Monument in 1966 because of their historical importance.
The King also watered a fig tree (Mugumo) at the same venue before taking a tour of the Mashujaa Museum.

31 October 2023 - 13:27

President Wiliam Ruto lays a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Warrior at the historical Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum on October 31,2023
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King Charles III laid a wreath at the historical Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi Tuesday.

Charles and Queen Camilla were received at the historical grounds by President William Ruto and First Lady Rachael.

King Charles III is assisted to lay a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Warrior at historical Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum on October 31, 2023.
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The King who is in the country on a four-day state visit laid the flowers at the tomb of Unknown Warrior shortly after midday.

The King also watered a fig tree (Mugumo) at the same venue before taking a tour of the Mashujaa Museum.

King Charles III and President William Ruto are escorted by the Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogola when they arrived at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.
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Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum is a commemorative park and museum in Nairobi, Kenya that celebrates independence from the British Empire in 12 December 1963.

King Charles III and President William Ruto stand still as the national anthem is played moments after they arrived at the Uhuru gardens in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.
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Uhuru Gardens were officially declared as a National Monument in 1966 because of their historical importance.

King Charles III pays his respect moments after laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown warrior at Uhuru Gardens on October 31, 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Of the importance to note is that is Kenya’s birth place, this is where the first Kenyan flag was first raised and thus marking the very first year of independence on the 12th December 1963.

President William Ruto, King Charles III accompanied by Queen Camilla and First lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Uhuru gardens in Nairobi on October 31, 2023.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY