Long before sunrise, Wajir Stadium had already begun receiving guests both local and visitors some clad in national colour, song as thousands of Kenyans gathered for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations

Wajir County is in its final stages of preparation to host the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, marking a historic first for Kenya’s North Eastern region.

The government has spent Sh4 billion on infrastructure development in readiness for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County on June 1.

The celebrations started earlier than usual due to harsh weather conditions in the region.

The Kenya Air Force conducted an elaborate fly-past and the performance concluded with a helicopter flying over the stadium with a giant “Happy Madaraka 2026” banner.