ODM leader waves at his supporters at Kondele after the Madaraka Day celebrations. Ironically, just a day before the Festa della Republica was marked in Italy, Kenyans commemorated the attainment of internal self-rule on Madaraka Day. Last year’s Madaraka Day celebrations were held at State House, Nairobi with few dignitaries present. Given the current situation, nothing stopped the government from doing the same with the Madaraka Day fete. With this background, it was incumbent upon the Madaraka Day organisers to ensure that this year’s event was celebrated without putting the lives of thousands of Kenyans at risk.

Source: Standard Digital June 02, 2021 18:06 UTC