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Kenya Kwanza has huge task to regain public confidence

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President William Ruto. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

This year's Jamhuri Day celebrations were probably the most lowkey, uninspiring and insipid affair in the country's 60 years of independence.

Even the neighbouring heads of state didn't bother to show up, and more Kenyans took advantage of the free entry to national parks than free admission to the national and county celebrations. The lack of energy, enthusiasm and joy around the day was indicative of where the country is at the moment.

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