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Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 1975
(Office of the President, 1975)Jamhuri is a Swahili word for Republic. Jamhuri day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 12th day of the month of December every year, to commemorate full independence from the British colonial powers in 1963 ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 1976
(Office of the President, 1976)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Kenyatta Day, October 20, 1972
(Office of the President, 1972)Mashujaa is a Swahili word for Heroes. Mashujaa day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 20th day of the month of October, to honour the selfless compatriots’ sacrifices, towards the struggle for independence. ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Kenyatta Day, October 20, 1975
(Office of the President, 1975)Kenyatta Day has become far more significant to our national life than just a State occasion. Unique to our Republic, it is the moment when we manage to forge together all aspirations and interests and ideals, linking a ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Kenyatta Day, October 20, 1977
(Office of the President, 1977)Mashujaa is a Swahili word for Heroes. Mashujaa day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 20th day of the month of October, to honour the selfless compatriots’ sacrifices, towards the struggle for independence. ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Labour Day, May 1, 1970
(Office of the President, 1970)Labour day is an international holiday, which is observed in over 80 countries to commemorate the achievements and contributions of the labour movement. The holiday is also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day. ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1965
(Office of the President, 1965)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1966
(Office of the President, 1966)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1967
(Office of the President, 1967)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1968
(Office of the President, 1968)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1970
(Office of the President, 1970)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1972
(Office of the President, 1972)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1973
(Office of the President, 1973)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1974
(Office of the President, 1974)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1976
(Office of the President, 1976)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1977
(Office of the President, 1977)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1978
(Office of the President, 5/20/1978)Madaraka is a Swahili word for power. Madaraka day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 1st day of the month of June every year, to commemorate the attainment of Kenya’s internal self-rule from the British ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., during the 50th Madaraka Day Celebrations on June 1 2013.
(Executive Office of the President, 2013)I am pleased to join you today as we celebrate 50 years since our beloved country attained internal self-rule. 50 years ago, we embarked on an important and irreversible journey towards full independence when we began to ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., During The 54th Madaraka Day on June 1 2017.
(Executive Office of the President, 2017)Today, we celebrate our right to govern ourselves. That right was not given to us; we fought for it. Nyeri, this county of heroes, gave us some of our most valiant warriors. Our monumental victory in the war of liberation ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., During The 59th Madaraka Day on June 1, 2022
(Executive office of the President, 2022-06-01)Today, I am delighted to return to these hallowed grounds of Uhuru Gardens to commemorate our 59th Madaraka Day. I am overjoyed because, after 59 years of self-rule, this is the first time we are celebrating Madaraka Day ...