[PHOTOS] How 60th Labour Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens went down

Kenyans on Thursday turned up at Uhuru Gardens to mark Labour Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.

The workers wore different colours representing their unions to mark the special day.

They carried placards and marched across the stadium, depicting the different unions present and what they do.

The fete was presided over by President William Ruto alongside COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, among other government officials.

The celebrations, organised by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K), will commemorate 60 years of championing workers’ rights in Kenya.

COTU workers entertain guests during the Labour Day celebration at Uhuru Garden on May 11, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY

This year's event carried special significance as it marked both the annual Labour Day and the organisation's 60th anniversary—its Diamond Jubilee.

PCS Musalia Mudavadi, Labour CS Alfred Mutua, COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli, Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku during Labour Day celebration at Uhuru Garden on May 1, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Labour CS Alfred Mutua welcomes President William Ruto during Labour Day celebration at Uhuru Garden on May 1, 2025 /DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Kenyans join workers to mark Labour Day on May 1, 2025/ DOUGLAS OKIDDY