Pictures of Kenyans during Mashujaa Day fete at Uhuru Gardens

Kenyans streamed into Uhuru Gardens for Mashujaa Day celebrations. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

A spot check by The Standard at the gardens Thursday morning showed a sizeable crowd already gathered for the day's activities.

Security has been heightened at the grounds as visitors continue to stream in.

Young patriots were in attendance. [Elvis Ogina]

Cabinet Secretary nominee for Mining Salim Mvurya told KTN News that the country can expect lower food prices soon, adding that President Ruto intends to keep his promises.

"Ruto has pointed to the fact that the Kenyan economy will thrive. Most of these efforts will not be short term but in the medium term. Very soon, we should be able to see the outcome of the recovery plan...In the next few months, we should have fewer food prices," Mvurya said.

Exiled lawyer Miguna Miguna who jetted back into the country today is also in attendance at the 59^th Mashujaa Day fete.

Miguna was escorted from JKIA by a security team.

Miguna Miguna arrives for the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]