Celebrating our heroes

By Monica Soila

Students from Moi Girls,Isinya

A public holiday was observed throughout the country on Monday 20^th of October to mark the fifth Mashujaa day.

In Isinya Sub-county, the celebrations were held at the Isinya primary school grounds and were led by the Deputy county commissioner, Mr.David Kipkemei.

Some of the activities in the event included patriotic songs accompanied by dance. Educative skits were performed by groups from institutions around Isinya.

 

Students from the International Teaching College,Kisaju

The highlight of the event was the presidential speech which was read to the community by the deputy commissioner. Other than just recognizing the heroes of our country who fought for the independence, the president’s speech touched on a number of issues.

“My fellow Kenyans, the threat of terrorists to our democracy is profound. They are part of a networked global movement that, even as I speak, is destroying lives and entire communities in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya…”read part of the speech.

 

Hon.David Nkirrimpai(area MCA),joins in the music

It was a proper- planned occasion; at around 2:00Pm everyone was treated to a delicious lunch at the MRTC dinning hall. Similar event will be held same time next year.