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President William Ruto's motorcade arrive at Wajir Stadium on Junue 1, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Long before sunrise, Wajir Stadium had already begun receiving guests both local and visitors some clad in national colour, song and national pride as thousands of Kenyans gathered for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, held in the county for the first time.
Thousands of Wajir residents gather for Madaraka Day celebration on June 1, 2026. [Elvin Ogina, Standard]
From as early as 3am when gates opened, residents began streaming into the newly expanded stadium, determined not to miss what many described as a historic moment for Northern Kenya.
