Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kericho residents and those from neighbouring counties who wish to attend Mashujaa Day celebrations to wake up early.
Speaking in Kericho on Monday, the DP disclosed that the gates to the stadium will be open to the public from as early as 3am.
He called on those who wished to attend to wake up early and be at the stadium on time.
He said the function will begin early due to the prevailing weather conditions, noting that the move is aimed at avoiding unnecessary disruptions from the rains pounding the country.
“The gates will be opened at 3am and the stadium is small so you should get there on time. We will have our officers who will be showing you where to sit and it will be a celebration to remember," he said.
He said some of the activities lined up for the day have never been witnessed in that area.
“I want to appeal and invite all the residents of Kericho and the neighbouring counties to come and join President William Ruto in celebrating Mashujaa Day in this county,” Gachagua said.
“Na tutaanza mapema kwa sababu ya mvua. Vile tumeona hii mvua inaweza kututatiza kwa hivyo mfike mapema, mpate viti pale mbele ndio muweze kungalia na kuona kwa macho yale ambayo itakuwa inatendeka pale,” he added.
Preparations for the 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations expected to take place in Kericho County are already in the final stages.
The celebrations will be held at Kericho Green Stadium on October 20, 2023.
Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo early this month said the government was in the process of expanding the stadium's seating capacity to accommodate 10,000 attendees.
This year's celebrations will center around the Universal Health Care which is a crucial pillar aligned with the government's commitment to achieving the Kenya Vision 2030 targets.
