Jamhuri Day: Kenyans Scramble For Umbrellas At Uhuru Gardens As Country Marks 60th National Fete

• Thousands of Kenyans thronged Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi to celebrate Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Day
• The Interior PS, Raymond Omollo, indicated that 30,000 people are expected to attend the fete at Uhuru Gardens
• Before the official function began, some Kenyans scrambled for free umbrellas being distributed at the venue

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - President William Ruto is expected to lead the country during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens.

On Tuesday, December 12, thousands of Kenyans thronged Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi to celebrate Kenya’s 60th Jamhuri Day.

Interior PS Raymond Omollo said 30,000 people are expected to attend the fete at Uhuru Gardens, and parallel celebrations will take place in other counties.

As Kenyans were waiting for the president to arrive, there was some drama as some scrambled over umbrellas being distributed at the venue.

The umbrellas were being distributed for free by the government. The scramble could be attributed to the ongoing heavy rains in the country.

Why is Wilson Airport closed?

In other news, Wilson Airport has been closed as Jamhuri Day national celebrations get underway at Uhuru Gardens.

The closure has affected several flights, especially those used by tourists visiting various attractions in the country.

"We have just received a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) indicating changes to the closure period. Please be advised that Wilson Airport and the airspace will be closed from 0830 to 1410 local time. This means that some flights will be arriving and departing from JKIA and not Wilson Airport as previously scheduled," reads a notice from Safarilink Airlines.