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Rains disrupt programme of Kenya's independence day fete

Cabinet secretaries Judi Wakhungu and Rachael Omamo arrive at Nyayo National Stadium for the 53rd Jamhuri day celebrations. [PHOTO: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/STANDARD]

A dark cloud hovered over yesterday’s 53rd Jamhuri Day celebrations.

The occasion came in the wake of a painful doctors’ strike and a horrific tragedy that left scores of Kenyans dead.

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