Presidential Speeches: Recent submissions
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Speech by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, C.G.H., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 2018
(Executive Office of the President, 2018)Distinguished Guests, My Fellow Kenyans, Fifty-five years ago today, our beautiful flag was hoisted for the first time; announcing our pride in the independence we had won. It embraced our identity as a free people, ... -
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., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2016
(Office of the President, 2016)Let me start by thanking the people ·of Nakuru County for their warm welcome today. The decision to share the celebrations of our nationhood among the counties is part of the Jubilee administration's desire to include ... -
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 Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2012
(Office of the President, 2012)Fellow Kenyans, ladies and gentlemen, i am pleased to join you for this 49th madaraka day celebrations. i wish to send my warm greetings to all Kenyans wherever they may be in our beautiful country. i also convey warm ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 2011
(Office of the President, 2011)I am pleased to join you all, as we mark the 48th Jamhuri Day. On this important occasion, we commemorate the attainment of Kenya's independence. We pay special tribute to the thousands of patriots who played a role in ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2010
(Office of the President, 2010)Fellow Kenyans, I salute you all on this auspicious occasion of our 47th Madaraka Day. On this day, we remind ourselves of the day in 1963, when we assumed responsibility over the affairs of our country. Today, we remember ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 2009
(Office of the President, 2009)We thank God that in spite of the mixed fortunes we have remained a strong ssovereign and independent nation. We can, therefore, say with cconfidence that the independence we won forty-six years ago is secure, and will ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2008
(Office of the President, 2008)It is my great pleasure to join all of you in celebrating the 45th Madaraka Day. Forty-five years ago, on the historic day of 1st June,1963, we assumed responsibility as Kenyans, in managing the affairs of our Government ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Moi Day, October 20, 2007
(Office of the President, 2007)It is my pleasure to once again join my fellow countrymen and women in commemorating this year's Kenyatta Day. This is a special day in our national calendar, when we remember our brave countrymen and women who lost their ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2007
(Office of the President, 2007)It gives me great joy to Join you in marking the 44th Anniversary of Madaraka Day. On this occasion, I convey my· greetings to all Kenyans wherever they are gathered. I also express, on behalf of all Kenyans, our appreciation ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2004
(Office of the President, 2004)We have gathered here today, to celebrate the 41 st Anniversary of Madaraka Day. We commemorate this occasion because it marks an important turning point in the history of our nation. On this memorable occasion, I send ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Moi Day, October 10, 2001
(Office of the President, 2001)Moi day was a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 10th day of the month of October, to commemorate the inauguration of His Excellency Daniel T. Arap Moi, as the second President of the Republic of Kenya. President ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 2001
(Office of the President, 2001)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 Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Kenyatta Day, October 20, 1999
(Office of the President, 1999)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 Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Moi Day, October 10, 1998
(Office of the President, 1998)Moi day was a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 10th day of the month of October, to commemorate the inauguration of His Excellency Daniel T. Arap Moi, as the second President of the Republic of Kenya. President ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Kenyatta Day, October 20, 1998
(Office of the President, 1998)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 Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Madaraka Day, June 1, 1997
(Office of the President, 1997)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 Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Moi Day, October 10, 1997
(Office of the President, 1997)Moi day was a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on the 10th day of the month of October, to commemorate the inauguration of His Excellency Daniel T. Arap Moi, as the second President of the Republic of Kenya. President ... -
Speech by His Excellency President Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 1997
(Office of the President, 1997)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 ...
