Jubilation at fifty

By Monica Soila

Splendor and colour characterized this year’s jamhuri day celebrations on 12^th December 2013.It was mostly important because Kenya was celebrating her golden jubilee.

wananchi and police heading to the venue

The police marching

Isinya sub-county was no exception. Everyone put their best foot forward on this historic day; as they chanted “happy birthday Kenya”. At the celebration venue, Multipurpose centre, not even the heavy downpour could deter the big crowd from attending the event. It was a sign of blessing, as many would put it.

The police had prepared a guard of honour, for the assistant county commissioner; who was the most prominent guest.

The guard of honour

Different groups had also presentations for entertainment purposes. Leaders from all over the sub-county were in attendance and were given chances to address the people.

A minute of silence was observed for the fallen legend, Nelson Mandela, after which the guest of honour, the assistant county commissioner, Mr. Hassan Bulle, delivered the presidential speech. He afterwards addressed the gathering. With his unmistakable sense of humour, he passionately encouraged people to work hard and co-exist peacefully and in harmony. 

“Our different ethnic backgrounds make us all unique, and this is what brings about the developments that you can see in our area”, he said.

“Kajiado County, for the second year running, is the richest in the country. This is because it is such a cosmopolitan”, he added.

This festive season has truly been an awesome one for Kenya. Taking a moment to forget about the daily struggles and just be in the mood to celebrate this beautiful nation that is Kenya; a sense of unity.