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

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

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.

“Poleni sana ndugu zetu. It was never meant to be this way,” Ruto said.