Governor Mike Sonko in a statement revealed today that the 55th Jamhuri day celebrations will be held at the Nyayo stadium in Nairobi.Will you attend the anticipated ceremony?
The event that is marked every December 12 will begin as early as 8am.”We welcome all Nairobi residents and Kenyans at large to mark this Independence Day by coming to the stadium early enough,” he said.
Atleast 30, 000 are expected to attend the newly refurbished Nyayo Stadium in celebrations of 55th Jamhuri day in Kenya.
Nairobi Regional Commander Kang’ethe Thuku briefing said nothing has been left to chance for the security of those who will attend, among them dignitaries the government.
Those willing to attend, some of whom Thuku said will be ferried from different parts of the country for free, should be seated by 6am.
Thuku said police will be stationed on all the eight main gates that will be used to access the stadium. All the 16 walk-through ways have also been fitted with scanners for lug gages as well as security personnel stationed.
To enhance surveillance, the stadium has been sub divided into sub counties(Nairobi) and those attending will be expected to sit in their respective categories.
“We are aware there are people with evil thoughts but I urge the public to come out in large numbers. Everyone will be subjected to thorough security screening,” said Thuku.
He added: “We have security tightened to protect lives and property. Our intelligence will be present to provide all the technical support.”
Thuku revealed there will also be emergency services on standby. Motorists using Lang’ata road, Thuku said, will be the most inconvenienced, as they will be forced to drive towards Lusaka Road to Mombasa Road about for them to access Uhuru Highway.“All other roads will be opened, particularly to those heading to Nyayo Stadium,” said Thuku.