Speech by His Excellency President Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1991

Abstract

Madaraka Day commemorates the turning point in our nations history from domination by a foreign power into freedom. On this occasion many Kenyans draw diverse and fond memories of that struggle for our independence. But the central theme of this day is our long and bitter war for our right to be free. We were not disheartened by the heavy loss of human life and property. But we knew all along what lay ahead of the great sacrifices we were making. It is as a result of this commitment to our cause that on 1st June, 1963, we won the right to manage our affairs. The best tribute we can pay to the great sons and daughters of this land, who lost their lives so that we may be free, is to manage our affairs in a mature manner and with a high sense of patriotism...