Kenya celebrated its 62nd Jamhuri Day with a focus on the elite 20th Parachute Battalion of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), which led the Trooping of the Colours at Nyayo Stadium. President William Ruto presided over the event, highlighting the battalion's significant role in national defense and acknowledging its history.

• The 20th Parachute Battalion, established in 1983 and based at Kenyatta Barracks, Gilgil, is a specialized unit within the Army Special Operations Brigade.
• Its D Company was formed with assistance from the United States post-9/11 to enhance Kenya’s rapid-response capabilities.
• The battalion was honored by trooping the Presidential and Regimental Colours, symbolic emblems of sovereignty and distinguished service, a rare military tradition.
• This year's Jamhuri Day also initiates a new themed-holidays model, with Tourism, Wildlife, and MICE as the focus for 2025.
• Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama was among the prominent guests at the celebrations.

Kenya is celebrating its 62nd Jamhuri Day with a focus on Tourism, Wildlife, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) to highlight the sector's economic potential. This strategic move aims to reposition Kenya as a global tourism powerhouse, backed by a week-long series of events that began on December 8, 2025.

• The tourism sector generated Ksh 452 billion in earnings in 2024 and supports approximately 1.7 million jobs.
• President William Ruto launched the National Wildlife Census Report and will announce new policies, including the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.
• An MOU was signed between the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Tourism to enhance security for tourists through the Tourism Police Unit (TPU).

President William Ruto led Kenya's 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium, focusing on a tourism-themed national holiday. The event, attended by thousands, highlighted Kenya's transition into a republic and its economic aspirations.

• Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama attended as the Chief Guest.
• The 2025 Jamhuri Day celebrations embrace a new model of themed national holidays, with this year focusing on Tourism, Wildlife, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
• Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano stated that President Ruto is expected to announce major policy reforms to position Kenya as a global tourism and business-events destination, building on the ongoing Magical Kenya brand refresh.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama Adama is the Chief Guest at Kenya's Jamhuri Day celebrations, marking 62 years since the nation attained republic status on December 12, 1964. The event at Nyayo Stadium, presided over by President William Ruto, introduces a new model of themed national holidays focusing on tourism.

• The 2025 Jamhuri Day theme is Tourism, Wildlife, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions).
• President Ruto is expected to announce significant policy reforms to transform Kenya's tourism sector.
• The reforms build on the refreshed Magical Kenya brand, guided by a 23-member Brand Kenya Task Force.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi received President Mahama upon his arrival in Nairobi.