Kenyans are converging in Wajir County to mark the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations, a significant event as it's the first time a North Eastern county is hosting the national commemoration.

• The celebrations are taking place at the newly constructed 10,000-seater Wajir Stadium, funded by the National Government.
• Madaraka Day commemorates Kenya's attainment of internal self-rule on June 1, 1963, from British colonial rule.
• This historic event highlights the national government's commitment to inclusivity and development in all regions of Kenya.