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MAY 20 25
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Madaraka Day: A moment of pride for Kenya Madaraka Day stands as one of the most important holidays in Kenya’s national calendar. Attaining 62 years of self-rule marks an important milestone in the country’s history. It symbolizes over six decades of growth, challenges and achievements as an independent nation.
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This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on the legacy of those who fought for independence and the path Kenya has taken toward realizing the vision of a selfsustaining, united, and prosperous nation. Reflections on the progress made and the challenges ahead are heard in homes, churches, offices, and schools across the nation. While those who fought for independence are revered, the 62-year mark is also a moment to acknowledge and appreciate every Kenyan for their contribution towards a prosperous nation. Each of Kenya’s presidents has played a distinct role in shaping the country’s political, economic, and social landscape contributing to Kenya’s transformation. The late president Jomo Kenyatta promoted national unity under the slogan “Harambee”. He used it to encourage collective development, urging communities to come together to build schools, health centers, roads, and water systems. It instilled a sense of shared responsibility and patriotism across ethnic and regional lines. Both late presidents Daniel Arap Moi and Mwai Kibaki made significant contributions to Kenya’s education sector. Many Kenyans today are literate and skilled, thanks to reforms in education. Both late presidents made education a pathway out of poverty and into the middle class for millions of Kenyans. Today, Kenya is an economic and technological powerhouse in Africa due to its strengthened academic institutions.
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Editorial Maureen Mambo- Editor -inChief Mariam Maina - Editor CONTRIBUTORS Mariam maina Molly Wambui Irene Van De Graa Jonah Karanja Gertrude Mirobi Samuel Njaaga - Layout