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[PHOTOS] Kenyans brave morning chill for 61st Madaraka Day celebrations

President William Ruto will lead the nation in marking the day.

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  • By midmorning, the stadium was almost full, teeming with excited chatter and bright colors of the Kenyan flags.
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Kenyans at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Image: TONY WAFULA

The atmosphere was electric Saturday morning at the Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma as Kenyans gathered for the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations.

They braved the cool morning air from as early as 5 am to secure their spots at the stadium.

By midmorning, the stadium was almost full, teeming with excited chatter and bright colors of the Kenyan flags.

Image: TONY WAFULA
NYS and KWS officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
NYS and KWS officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
NYS officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
NYS officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Kenya Forest Service officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
Kenya Forest Service officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
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NYS officers in their ceremonial uniform conduct final drills ahead of the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
NYS officers in their ceremonial uniform conduct final drills ahead of the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
KDF officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium kin Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
KDF officers in final preparations for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium kin Bungoma on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
Kenyans at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Kenyans at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma for the 61st Madaraka day celebrations on June 1, 2024.
Image: TONY WAFULA
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