The Ministry of Interior has declared rigorous regulations in anticipation of the 62nd Jamhuri Day festivities set for Friday, December 12, at the Nyayo Stadium. Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo, during a briefing regarding the comprehensive readiness for the national event, advised Kenyans intending to participate in the celebrations to exercise appropriate caution.
In light of the necessary precautions, Kitiyo advised the public to refrain from utilising high-end smartphones or displaying costly wristwatches in densely populated areas, particularly in or around the stadium.
“It is imperative for individuals to exercise due diligence; they ought to refrain from utilising their costly mobile devices or displaying their luxurious timepieces and jewellery in areas that are prone to risk,” Kitiyo remarked.
Although attendees in Kenya were permitted to bring water, snacks, and various food items to the venue, the commissioner cautioned the public against the inclusion of beverages at the event.
Kitiyo indicates that the government is anticipated to mobilise sufficient security personnel, comprising police officers and National Youth Service (NYS) officers, to maintain order.
He specifically emphasised that the NYS will play a pivotal role in directing individuals to the designated seating areas, thereby mitigating confusion and preventing superfluous congregations within the stadium.
All attendees are expected to be in their seats by 7 am; however, the gates will open at 5 am. The police chief emphasised that sufficient parking arrangements will be made for VIPs, with additional parking for other vehicles located around the stadium.
Kitiyo further disclosed that numerous esteemed dignitaries are expected to grace the event, including invited Heads of State, while urging Kenyans to demonstrate decorum.
This announcement follows the Interior Ministry’s confirmation, made three days prior, that the Jamhuri celebrations on Friday are set to take place at Nyayo Stadium, subsequent to the full-dress rehearsals conducted by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at the venue.
The venue signifies a departure from the initial announcements regarding the annual celebrations, which were to be held at the newly constructed Talanta Sports Stadium, currently still in the process of being built.
The theme for this year’s Jamhuri Day centres on tourism and wildlife, emphasising the sector’s significant contribution to the enhancement of the nation’s economy.
