Thousands at Nyayo National Stadium for 62nd Jamhuri day fete (Photos)
National
By
Ronald Kipruto
| Dec 12, 2025
President William Ruto arrive for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. December 12th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Thousands of Kenyans streamed into Nyayo National Stadium as early as 6am for the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations.
The event, marked nationwide, is being officiated by President William Ruto.
First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive for Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi. December 12th, 2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Also in attendance is Ghana’s President John Mahama, the chief guest at this year’s ceremony, which is themed around tourism.
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Other leaders present include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Chief Justice Martha Koome, and Attorney General Dorcas Oduor.
The public seated at the Nyayo National Stadium for Jamhuri Day celebrations. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Cabinet secretaries in attendance include Ali Hassan Joho (Mining), Rebecca Miano (Tourism), Kipchumba Murkomen (Interior), Hannah Cheptumo (Gender), and Erick Muuga (Water).
Ruto arrived minutes after 10am, and inspected the guard of honour.
Nairobi Governor Sakaja also proposes that next year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations be held at Talanta Stadium, asking President William Ruto to rename facility Raila Odinga International Stadium in honor of late former Prime Minister.