Ruto Changes Jamhuri Day Tradition From Uhuru's Term
For his first Jamhuri Day as the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya...
Marvin Chege 
President William Ruto will introduce changes in celebrating national holidays in Kenya, starting with Jamhuri Day on Monday, December 12.
Speaking during the official opening of the Kenya Innovation Week at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi on Tuesday, December 6, the Head of State revealed plans to introduce themes in national holiday celebrations, a change from previous editions under former President Uhuru Kenyatta and other presidents.
For his first Jamhuri Day as the fifth President of the Republic of Kenya, Ruto chose to focus on technology and innovation, compared to previous editions that have long featured parades in between entertainment and political speeches.
President Ruto at the Kabete National Polytechnic on December 6, 2022. /STATE HOUSE KENYA
He will also invite leaders in the global technological space drawn from Facebook and Google to the national event in line with one of his promises to create a digital superhighway in the country.
"I deliberately decided that this year’s Jamhuri Day is going to be profiled properly and themed as the innovation Jamhuri Day.
"Instead of inviting the usual people who we invite, I have decided to invite our technology leaders worldwide from Facebook and Google, so that we can share with them the opportunities that exist in a world that is increasingly becoming digital," Ruto said.
Explaining his move, the President noted that the theming of the national holidays was informed by the fact that the space makes the most sense to a majority of Kenyans.
During an earlier session with Cabinet Secretaries, President Ruto and the Cabinet members decided to introduce themes to all national celebrations.
The team however resolved to maintain the rotational basis from the previous regime whereby different counties would be picked to host national celebrations.
“Consequently, and in an effort to compliment the rotation of the host county for national days, all national celebrations will exhibit a sectorial theme.
"The state ceremonies will highlight the strides made in achieving our national aspirations; particularly the state ceremonies that mark the solemn and sacred national days of Madaraka Day, Mashujaa Day and Jamuhuri Day,” the Cabinet Office said in a dispatch to newsrooms.
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