Children steal show with spectacular display at Madaraka fete

Under the guidance of their coordinators, they also presented this year’s theme of "Agriculture and Food Security".

In Summary
  • Dressed in white colors, the children moved with precision and grace, forming the outline of the country with remarkable accuracy.
  • President William Ruto could be seen facially expressing their satisfaction while clapping for the children for their impressive display.
Children performing during Madaraka Day Celebrations, June 1, 2024.
Children performing during Madaraka Day Celebrations, June 1, 2024.
Image: SCREENGRAB

A heartwarming and spectacular display by schoolchildren stole the show during this year’s Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium in Bungoma.

In a meticulously coordinated performance, some 500 children came together to form a giant, living map of Kenya, drawing widespread admiration and applause from the crowd.

Dressed in white colors, the children moved with precision and grace, forming the outline of the country with remarkable accuracy.

Children performing during Madaraka Day Celebrations, June 1, 2024.
Children performing during Madaraka Day Celebrations, June 1, 2024.
Image: SCREENGRAB
A living map of Kenya drawn by the children during the Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
A living map of Kenya drawn by the children during the Madaraka day celebrations at Masinde Muliro stadium on June 1, 2024.
Image: SCREENGRAB
Image: SCREENGRAB

The performance began with the children marching into the stadium while running and singing.

Under the guidance of their coordinators, they also presented this year’s theme of "Agriculture and Food Security".

Other groups also presented their amazing performances as the crowd cheered.

President William Ruto among other leaders who were in attendance, could be seen facially expressing their satisfaction while clapping for the children for their impressive display.


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