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Kenya Ports Authority dancers entertain guests during Madaraka Day celebrations at Mama Ngina waterfront in Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]
Low turnout, complaints over the high cost of living as well as calls on the government to address insecurity in some parts of the country were the highlights of the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations in counties.
A spot check by The Standard team across several counties established that most Kenyans and elected leaders chose not to attend the celebrations.
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