[PHOTOS] Leaders who graced Mashujaa Day fete in Kericho

However, key opposition leaders including Azimio boss Raila Odinga were a no-show.

In Summary
  • Kenyans of all walks of life braved the cold water to show up for the celebrations filling the stadium by 7 am
  • In attendance were also key government dignitaries including Cabinet Secretaries, PSs, and representatives from various labour unions.
President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and First Lady Rachel Ruto leave the main dais after Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
President William Ruto, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and First Lady Rachel Ruto leave the main dais after Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Kericho Green Stadium on Friday opened its gates for the much-awaited Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Kenyans of all walks of life braved the cold water to show up for the celebrations filling the stadium by 7 a.m.

 In attendance were also key government dignitaries including Cabinet Secretaries, PSs, and representatives from various labour unions.

Those who graced the event which was presided over by President William Ruto include Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kericho Governor Erick Mutai, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, Defence CS Aden Duale, Gender CS Aisha Jumwa and Sports CS Ababu Namwamba.

COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, Majority Party Whip Sylvanus Osoro, Attorney General Justine Muturi and Health CS Susan Nakumicha were also present.

However, key opposition leaders including Azimio boss Raila Odinga were a no-show.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaks during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaks during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Kericho Governor Erick Mutai speaks during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai speaks during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Sports CS Ababu Namwamba waves to Zoo Kericho supporters who were seated waiting for their game against AFC Leopards at the Stadium on October 20, 2023
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba waves to Zoo Kericho supporters who were seated waiting for their game against AFC Leopards at the Stadium on October 20, 2023
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Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa with Housing PS Charles Hinga share a light moment at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action CS Aisha Jumwa with Housing PS Charles Hinga share a light moment at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli left, Labour CS Florence Bore and Defence CS Aden Dwale hold a discussion during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli left, Labour CS Florence Bore and Defence CS Aden Dwale hold a discussion during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Attoney General Justine Muturi, Health CS Susan Nakumicha during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
Attoney General Justine Muturi, Health CS Susan Nakumicha during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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PS, Public Health Mary Muthoni waves to the crowds as she arrived for the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
PS, Public Health Mary Muthoni waves to the crowds as she arrived for the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli with Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi exchange pleasantries during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli with Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi exchange pleasantries during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale and Majority Party Wip Sylvanus Osoro during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale and Majority Party Wip Sylvanus Osoro during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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National Assembly Chief wip Silvanus Osoro at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
National Assembly Chief wip Silvanus Osoro at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on October 20, 2023
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Senate Speaker Amason Kingi convers with Devolution PS Teresia Mbaika during the Mashujaa Day celebrations Kericho Green Stadium on October 20, 2023.
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi convers with Devolution PS Teresia Mbaika during the Mashujaa Day celebrations Kericho Green Stadium on October 20, 2023.
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