Kenya: Ruto Lands in Wajir Ahead of Historic Madaraka Day in North Eastern

Kenya: Ruto Lands in Wajir Ahead of Historic Madaraka Day in North Eastern

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has arrived in Habaswein, Wajir County, as he begins a development tour of Kenya's North Eastern region ahead of this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, which will be held in Wajir for the first time in the region's history.

Ruto Cries in Wajir Tears Break Silence on Madaraka Day

President William Ruto wiped away tears today as he addressed thousands gathered at Wajir Stadium for Kenya’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations. The emotional moment hit hard in the middle of his speech about unity and past wrongs in northern Kenya. Leaders and locals watched closely as the president opened up about the weight of history […] Source

Why Wajir was under Italian control for two years despite being a British colony

The 63rd Madaraka celebrations on Monday, which took place in Wajir county, were a significant boon for the Northern region of Kenya, as the county became the first to host a high-level event attended by President William Ruto. In his speech, Governor Ahmed Abdullahi made reference to the county’s strategic positioning and the historical circumstances that led to the Italian occupation of 1940. “Wajir is not just a geographical space; it was a s…

Ruto Delivers Weighty Apology During Madaraka Day Speech

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Ruto Delivers Weighty Apology During Madaraka Day Speech [FULL TEXT SPEECH] President William Ruto on June 1, 2026, led the country in commemorating the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County. In his speech, the President highlighted how his administration had ended decades of marginalization for the northern parts of Kenya. From education to road infrastructure, Ruto endeared himself …

President Ruto’s full Madaraka Day speech in Wajir

This is Wajir County. This is Kenya. This is Bottom-Up. This is what we meant when we said we would leave no one behind. The great people of Wajir and Kenya, Distinguished leaders, Ladies and gentlemen, Today, we make history. For the first time in 63 years of self-rule, a national celebration – Madaraka Day […]

Wajir Elders To Gift President Ruto 100 Camels After Historic 63rd Madaraka Day Celebrations

Elders from Wajir County are to present President William Ruto with 100 camels after the county was chosen to host the country’s 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time. The announcement was made Monday by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the first-ever hosting of Madaraka Day, Kenya’s annual commemoration of self-rule, in this historically […]