Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o with Kisumu County Commissioner Josephine Ouko. [File, Standard]Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o says Madaraka Day celebration will go on in Kisumu on June 1 despite spike in Covid-19 cases in the county. We have discussed this matter with the National Celebration Committee and agreed that the celebration will go on as planned," said Prof Nyong'o. The governor was responding to calls by a section of local residents who want the celebration to be moved to another county following increased Covid-19 cases in the lakeside region. On this, there will be no compromise," Prof Nyong'o said.

Source: Standard Digital May 20, 2021 18:22 UTC