Machakos Boy Inspires Kenyans After Saluting Police During Madaraka Day March: "Future Officer"

• A young boy's cute gesture moved Kenyans during the Madaraka Day celebrations in Machakos county
• As the police marched past him and other Kenyans, the young boy saluted the police and stood still
• He remained in that position until the police passed him, and social media users reacted to his gesture in the video's comment section

A little boy has become an online sensation following his gesture during the Madaraka Day celebrations.

The kid was captured showing respect to the police during the national holiday, which is celebrated every June 1 in the Republic of Kenya.

On June 1, 2024, Kenya celebrated its 61st Madaraka Day, and various activities marked the occasion.

What did Machakos boy wear on Madaraka Day?

The boy joined other Kenyans to commemorate the great and memorable day in Machakos county.

"This boy let his dream come through," read the text in the viral and heartwarming video on TikTok.

He donned a slightly baggy white t-shirt and sat on the front row at the scene of the grand event to have a better view of the festival.

The little boy stood still and saluted the police, who marched past him as other Kenyans watched in amusement.

He waited till the last police had marched past him while saluting them, leaving many in awe of his gesture.

Kenyans praise boy who saluted police

Social media users who spotted him were amazed as they camped in the comment section to share their reactions.

Many praised him for expressing himself without fear, while others prayed that his dream to join the police force would come true.

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"I don't know why my tears are flowing, but may God bless him to fulfil his dream."

arabberot jnr:

"That boy should be awarded something. True patriot."

Nicholas Ontiri:

"God bless this young boy."

kipngetichdenis4:

"Let his dream come true, and I am very emotional; saluting means a lot. All the best, young boy."

General:

"I don't know why I feel like crying upon seeing this. Anyway, I wish him well."

NATIONAL POLICE WIVES WELFARE:

"We will sponsor him."

Maculate_Muigai:

"The boy is very honestly saluting the parade. What was running in his mind, only he could explain. Maybe his dream is to be a policeman or an army man."

How did security guards support their colleague?

In a separate encounter, security guards supported their South African colleague on his graduation day.

The 37-year-old graduate was surprised after his colleagues showed up at the graduation venue and saluted him in a heartwarming video.

The gesture of the supportive colleague touched social media users as they resonated with the support in the comment section.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke