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Security beefed up at Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir

Security was heightened during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir as residents welcomed the historic event.

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tnx.africa3 mesi fa

PHOTOS: Wajir welcomes thousands for Madaraka Day celebrations in historic first

President William Ruto led Kenya’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, marking the first time the national event has been held in Northern Kenya.

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sabato 30 maggio 2026·nation.africa
Neglected frontier to secure future: North Eastern’s Madaraka moment
The decision to host 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir is symbolic, strategic and transformational.
domenica 31 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Wajir County ready to host 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.

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3 mesi fa

63rd Madaraka Day marked in Wajir

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.

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nation.africa3 mesi fa

It's all system go for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir | Daily Nation

Kenya's government spent Sh4 billion to host the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, including building a 10,000-capacity international-standard stadium in three months as part of 30+ major infrastructure projects in the North Eastern region. The initiative signals a deliberate state-led investment push in historically marginalized areas, with parallel upgrades to airports, roads, and affordable housing across Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties.

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standardmedia.co.ke3 mesi fa

Government spends Sh4 billion on Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir

Kenya spent Sh4 billion on Wajir infrastructure for the 63rd Madaraka Day, built around a new 10,000-seat stadium hosting President Ruto on June 1. The investment marks a deliberate government push into Northern Kenya, with six affordable housing projects running concurrently across Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera.

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domenica 31 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Government spends Sh4 billion on Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir

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

domenica 31 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

It's all system go for Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir | Daily Nation

PS Omollo revealed that the government has spent about Sh4 billion in preparing for the event.

domenica 31 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Ghosts of Wagalla Massacre linger as Wajir hosts Madaraka Day fete

As Wajir hosts Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in the North Eastern region, reflections on historical marginalisation and the 1984 Wagalla Massacre highlight the…

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

nation.africa

Live blog: Madaraka Day celebrations, 2026

This will be the first time that the national fête has been hosted in northern Kenya since independence.

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

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Thousands flock new Wajir Stadium for historic Madaraka Day celebrations

Kenyans troop to Wajir Stadium for the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations to be presided over by President William Ruto.

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

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Live Blog: Wajir County hosts historical Madaraka Day fete

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

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

tnx.africa

PHOTOS: Wajir welcomes thousands for Madaraka Day celebrations in historic first

President William Ruto led Kenya’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir, marking the first time the national event has been held in Northern Kenya.

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Wajir lights up for historic 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations

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…

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

nation.africa

Why hosting Madaraka Day fete is a big deal for us- Wajir Governor Abdullahi

"The county had waited for long to get the national attention that it received on June 1, 2026."

lunedì 1 giugno 2026·

businessdailyafrica.com

63rd Madaraka Day marked in Wajir

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.

martedì 2 giugno 2026·

nation.africa

Madaraka in the North: Inside Ruto apology and billion-shilling pledges

President Ruto offered an apology to the residents of the region on behalf of the nation.

martedì 2 giugno 2026·

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