State House finally picks right venue for Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu
State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena has finally confirmed that Madaraka Day celebrations will be held at Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Momboleo, Kisumu as earlier planned.
"The venue for Madaraka Day is the new Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo. However, due to the Covid-19 situation in the County and the Country, the number of citizens attending event has been highly reduced and admission to the Stadium will be strictly by invitation card," Kanze said when she appeared on Radio Nam Lolwe on Saturday evening.
Earlier on Saturday, Kanze told journalists in Kisumu that the venue could be changed from the Stadium to State Lodge over Covid-19 fears.
"Due to the spike of Covid-19 cases in Kisumu talks are ongoing and by evening we will communicate the venue and share with all media houses,” she told the press at Kisumu State Lodge.
President Uhuru Kenyatta will arrive today in the lake side city for a three-day visit.
The head of state will be accompanied by the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta.
In his visit, Uhuru will officially launch the Kisumu port and the Uhuru business market which was constructed to accommodate traders who were displaced from Kibuye market to pave way for it to be built to an ultra-modern market.
Also joining him in the tour will be several National and Regional leaders among them Opposition Leader Raila Odinga, Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang' Nyong'o among others.
The President of the Republic of Burundi His Excellency President Evariste Ndayishimiye will also arrive in Kisumu City on Monday, 31st May 2021 to start of his two-day State Visit to Kenya and will join President Kenyatta during his tour of the various National Government Projects in Nyanza Region.
