62 years of freedom, 62 years of resilience, This is Jamhuri Day explained

Meet KDF’s elite parachute battalion behind Jamhuri Day parade

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.

Mahama graces Jamhuru Day celebration as Chief Guest

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.

What Kenya needs to fix to boost its tourism industry :Mulwa

Why Kenya Is Celebrating Tourism on Jamhuri Day

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.