President Uhuru Kenyatta led Kenyans in celebrating 53rd Madaraka day at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru.

The president arrived at the Afraha Stadium in a motorcade after 11am before inspecting a guard of honour.

Deputy President William Ruto and a host of other dignitaries graced the event that commemorates Kenya’s attainment of self-rule from British colonial rule.

This is the first time National celebrations are being held outside Nairobi County.