For the first time in the Kenyan history, the country observed her Madaraka day outside her Capital,Nairobi. This time round, President Uhuru Kenyatta led the nation in celebrations at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.
While addressing thousands who had turned up for the celebrations, the President touched on matters of governance, development and security.
Uhuru was quick to point out that the government is in a rush to deliver on its manifesto, mentioning the robust infrastructural development his government has embarked on, including the 1200km roads to be constructed within the next financial year.
The President and his Deputy lauded the impact of devolution, commending it for the amount of work the government has been able to do, including rural power connectivity, health services among others.
The presidency revisited the refugee repatriation saga, saying it was a difficult decision but the government will not retreat on repatriation call.
On matters politics, the President urged the country to be weary of divisive politics, saying no one was above the law, and that every Kenyan has a mandate to protect the constitution.
The president was alluding to recent cord IEBC onslaughts that had created political tension across the country, with deputy president telling the opposition to cease it weekly demos against the independent electoral and boundaries commission, saying the electoral commission was formed under a constitutional process and therefore cannot be disbanded without following the rule of law.
The Government has also called for unity among Kenyans and promised to celebrate two out of the three national holidays outside Nairobi, in line with which Mashujaa day, October 20th which will be celebrated in Machakos County.