This will be the first time that the national fête has been hosted in northern Kenya since independence.
By Nation Team
Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
Madaraka Day: On June 1, 1963, Kenya gained self-rule. The 63rd Madaraka Day national celebrations will take place at the newly upgraded Wajir Stadium in Wajir County on June 1, 2026. This will be the first time that the national fête has been hosted in northern Kenya since independence.
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