Kenya’s first lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta and his son president Uhuru Kenyatta have arrived at Uhuru gardens for Madaraka day Celebrations. Mama Ngina arrived 30 minutes before the president came alongside his wife Margaret Kenyatta.
The President’s convoy left State House to Uhuru Gardens at around 10:45am and arrived at 11:15am.
At 11:20, Uhuru Kenyatta stopped for the national anthem followed by the East Africa anthem. He further inspected his last guard of honour for 10 minutes where he walked majestically passing the military.
At 11:30 the presidnet proceeded to the Dais where he greeted officials from the Deputy President William Ruto, Rachel Ruto, Azimio presidential Candidate Raila Odinga and Mama Ida.
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He also greeted Nairobi Governor Ann Kananu and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, then took to his seat next to the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
Other guest who have arrived to mark the Madaraka Day Celebrations include: President of Seirra Leone, Safaricom and KQ chairman Michael Joseph, EACC chair Eliud Wabukala, Nairobi Gubernatorial Candidate Polycarp Igathe, and Jubilee party Director of elections Kanini Kega.
Also present were; Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, Deputy Chief Justice Mwilu, Jimmy Kibaki, Nyeri Deputy Governor Caroline Karugu and governor Cornel Rasanga among others.