Live Blog: Wajir County hosts historical Madaraka Day fete
National
By
Mate Tongola
| Jun 01, 2026
Wajir County is hosting the Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in history, a move the government says reflects its commitment to inclusive development and national integration.
This year’s celebrations are anchored on the theme: Education: Skills and the Future, highlighting the importance of human capital development in driving Kenya’s long-term economic transformation.
5:12 am: Security personnel frisking those attending the celebrations.
5:23 am: Hundreds of Wajir residents start streaming into Wajir Stadium for the Madaraka Day celebrations.
6:18 am: Military personnel and uniformed officers rehearse.
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6:43 am: Various Cabinet Secretaries arrive at the venue, including Health CS Aden Duale.
7:23: Various leaders, including Speaker of the Senate Amason Kingi and Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, arrive at the Wajir Stadium.
8:30 am: President William Ruto arrives at Wajir Stadium to lead the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations, the first time the national event is being held in North Eastern Kenya.
8:42 am: President Ruto takes a ceremonial lap of honour.
8:44 am: Head of State inspects the guard of honour.
9:10 am: Kenya Air Force pilots showcase their aerial skills at the Wajir Stadium.
9:15 am: Kenya Defence Forces parade as formations move in seamless coordination.
9:55 am: Gates shut as Wajir Stadium fills to capacity for Madaraka Day celebration.
More to follow....