President Wlliam Ruto inspects guard of honour at Kwale Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Other leaders present included National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi and several cabinet secretaries.

Thousands of Kenyans flocked to the stadium to witness the celebrations themed around affordable housing. The programme featured the unveiling of new government initiatives under the affordable housing agenda.

 Mashujaa Day celebrations underway in Kwale. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]
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Security is heightened across the Coast region in preparation for the celebrations.