Sakaja leads Nairobi residents in marking 60th Madaraka day

The navy blue Rolls Royce Austin is suited with curtains to cover the occupants and an extra seat that can be converted into a table.

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•The navy blue Rolls Royce Austin is suited with curtains to cover the occupants and an extra seat that can be converted into a table.

•It is an official car of Nairobi County, with the number plate NCC 1. 

by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
Nairobi
01 June 2023 - 16:15
Five year old Zanah Mureithi of State House day nursery school hailed by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
Five year old Zanah Mureithi of State House day nursery school hailed by Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja made history on Thursday by hosting Kenya's 60th Madaraka day celebration.

The event which kicked off at 8 am took place at Joe Kadenge Stadium, formally known as City Stadium from 8 am.

Although the main event which was attended by President William Ruto was in Embu County, Sakaja presided over his first celebrations after being sworn in as Governor last year.

Close to 1000 people graced the events from young to old, students, leaders among others.

Nairobi County askaris paraded during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
Nairobi County askaris paraded during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
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Nairobians gathered at the City Stadium follow proceedings during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
Nairobians gathered at the City Stadium follow proceedings during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Persons with disabilities group seated right down the VIP podium during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
Persons with disabilities group seated right down the VIP podium during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
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Nairobi Senator Edwimn Sifuna addressing the crowd during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Nairobi Senator Edwimn Sifuna addressing the crowd during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
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Moi Nairobi Girls school present a song during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium on June 1, 2023.
Moi Nairobi Girls school present a song during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium on June 1, 2023.
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A Nairobi resident displays happy emotions during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
A Nairobi resident displays happy emotions during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
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Sakaja was accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri, Senator Edwin Sifuna, Chief of Staff David Njoroge, County assembly speaker Ken Ngondi, Makadara MP George Aladwa, County executives, MCAs among other leaders.

The Governor arrived at the event in the official governors's car which is a Rolls Royce.

The navy blue Rolls Royce Austin is suited with curtains to cover the occupants and an extra seat that can be converted into a table.

It is an official car of Nairobi County, with the number plate NCC 1. 

 The vehicle was bought in 1966 at Sh217,000 and is mainly used during special functions, like public holidays.

"Priscilla wa Imani" cheers om as Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja addresses the public during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
"Priscilla wa Imani" cheers om as Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja addresses the public during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium on June 1, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Nairobi Senator Edwimn Sifuna addressing the crowd during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Nairobi Senator Edwimn Sifuna addressing the crowd during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Makadara MP George Aladwa peaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Makadara MP George Aladwa peaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
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Nairobi Deputy Speaker Paul Kados engaging with MCAs during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Nairobi Deputy Speaker Paul Kados engaging with MCAs during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
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Children display Nairobi County flags during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
Children display Nairobi County flags during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
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The Official Nairobi Governor's car arriving at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
The Official Nairobi Governor's car arriving at the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023
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Cucu wa Kiondo group of women follow through the proceedings during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Naironi on June 1, 2023
Cucu wa Kiondo group of women follow through the proceedings during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at the City Stadium in Naironi on June 1, 2023
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Cleophas Sifuna displays a 'Nauza kidney' placard occasioned by tough economic times during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Cleophas Sifuna displays a 'Nauza kidney' placard occasioned by tough economic times during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja speaks during the 60th Madaraka day celebrations at City Stadium in Nairobi on June 1, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

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