Editor's Review

  • The event has been held in the counties over recent years.
  • The raging coronavirus pandemic has necessitated the changes. 

The government has announced key changes to this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations slated for December 12.

Like the previous years, this year’s event will not be held in counties.

A statement from Interior PS Karacha Kibichi notes that the surging covid-19 cases led to the changes.

Kibichi said the Jamhuri Day will be marked at Nyayo Stadium, with President Uhuru Kenyatta issuing a live address from 8am.

The national government has set out plans to reverse the escalation and win the overall war against the spread of the virus.

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The number of Covid-19 cases in Kenya has risen to 89,363 after 1,253 more people tested positive from a sample size of 10,750 tested on Thursday.

Kibicho noted that in the current circumstances regarding the pandemic inviting people to the event will be a huge risk.

Kenyans are required to follow the president's address on radio, TV and social media platform