Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was the only opposition figure to attend this year’s Mashujaa Day national fete at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
Musyoka in the recent past has been so critical of President William Ruto’s leadership style.
Musyoka has been faulting President Ruto over the lifting of GMO food ban.
He has also been accusing the President of nominating persons with integrity issues to serve in his cabinet
Azimio leaders did not attend President Ruto’s inauguration as well as the official opening of the 13th parliament.
Attendance for this year’s Mashujaa Day fete in Nairobi was poor with many seats remaining empty.
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The National Celebrations Committee chaired by Interior PS Karanja Kibicho had announced that the celebration would be attended by at least 22,000 people.
The event is President Ruto’s first national function as Head of State.
Chief Justice Martha Koome,Speakers of the National Assembly and Senate as well as Nairobi Governor were among dignitaries that graced the event.
Only Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President Ruto spoke during the celebrations.