There was low turnout witnessed at Uhuru Gardens even as Kenyans celebrated Mashujaa day.
A spot check by the Star showed empty plastic chairs at the Garden even as president William Ruto inspected the guard of honour.
Unlike in the past, this day would see many Kenyans trooping in to listen to the president.
However, today there were many empty seats at the Garden.
Earlier, Ruto and Kenya’s first lady Rachel Ruto arrived at for the celebrations.
Dressed in a black suit and red tie, Ruto entered his ceremonial open Land-Rover.
He waved to the ecstatic crowd chanting messages of welcome as he was taken around the arena while being escorted by presidential motorcade.