President William Ruto’s Administration picked Wajir County as the venue for the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations following the realization of the strategy adopted by the government to balance regional development and promote development in Northern Kenya. According to a statement released on May 31, 2026, by Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, holding of the country’s 63rd
The government is racing against time to complete the Ksh 900 million Wajir Stadium ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations, with time passing quickly toward the June 1 national event. Currently at just 28 % completion, the stadium has been chosen as the main venue for the celebrations, placing immense pressure on contractors and government agencies
President William Ruto has announced that the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations will be held in Wajir County. The announcement, made on Thursday, February 11, 2026, marks the first time in Kenya’s 62-year history that a national day celebration will be hosted in Northern Kenya. Speaking during the disbursement of NYOTA funds in Wajir Stadium, the