Security heightened as Madaraka Day celebrations take shape – KBC

All is set for the 58^th Madaraka Day Celebrations at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu County today.

An expected 3000 guests are expected to attend the event and a majority are already at the venue.

Invitation is by card only with Kisumu residents urged to follow the proceedings from home.

Security officers had a rough time trying to control a section of residents who turned up at the stadium without pasess.

Calm was however restored and security heightened ahead of the ceremony.

Republic of Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye who is the country for a two-day state visit is the chief guest.

Invited Guests are expected to be seated by latest 10am.

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Robert Kariuki Kibochi is expected to arrive at the stadium at 10:35, followed by Cabinet Secretaries, Chief Justice as well as Speakers of Parliament. Several dignitaries from Burundi are gracing the occasion.

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, Sports CS Amina Mohammed, Kisumu Governor Anyang ny’ongo, Siaya Senator James Orengo as well as a host of other leaders have already arrived for the celebrations.

Deputy President William Ruto is expected at 10:45 am shortly before President Uhuru Kenyatta and the First Lady make their way into the venue at 10.55 am. The President’s motorcade will leave Kisumu State Lodge at 10:45 am