This is Radio Generation’s live coverage of the Jamhuri Day celebrations. Stay with us for minute-by-minute updates from Nyayo Stadium and across the country.
LIVE: Kenya marks 62nd Jamhuri Day
In Summary
Jamhuri Day is a national holiday in Kenya, celebrated on 12 December each year. “Jamhuri,” the Swahili word for “republic,” marks the day Kenya gained independence on 12 December 1963.
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Dec 12, 11:41
PHOTO: Guard of honour
President William Ruto inspects guard of honour at Nyayo Stadium during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations. PHOTO/PCS
Dec 12, 10:32
An airshow
The Kenya Defence Forces mount a spectacular airshow at the Nyayo Stadium.
KDF choppers during an airshow at the Nyayo Stadium during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025. PHOTO/Screengrab
Dec 12, 10:26
Ruto, Rachel arrive at Nyayo Stadium
President William Ruto, alongside First Lady Rachel Ruto, arrive at 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations at the Nyayo Stadium on December 12, 2025.
President Ruto honours Kenya's national anthem at the Nyayo Stadium during the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025. PHOTO/ScreengrabDec 12, 09:22
Speaker Wetang’ula arrives
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula arrives at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi for 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025.
Dec 12, 09:22
Burundi VP arrives
Vice President of Burundi Prosper Bazombanza arrives at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi for 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on December 12, 2025.
Dec 12, 08:36
King Charles III Jamhuri Day message
In a message on his social media page, King Charles III has sent his Jahmuri Day wishes to Kenya’s President William Ruto and the Kenyan people.
King Charles III: My wife and I have great pleasure in sending Your Excellency, and the people of the Republic of Kenya, our heartfelt congratulations on the auspicious occasion of Jamhuri Day. I reflect on and value greatly the enduring partnership between our two countries, which is built on trust and friendship. I cherish the memories of my visits to Kenya and the generous welcome I have received from its people.
King Charles III PHOTO/BBCDec 12, 08:30
Nyayo Stadium crowds
A huge crowd is already gathered at the Nyayo National Stadium, where today's Jahmuri Day celebrations are set to be held.
Crowds gather at the Nyayo Stadium for the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations. PHOTO/HandoutDec 12, 07:15
Tight security
Nairobi Regional Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo announced on December 11, 2025, that an elaborate security and traffic management plan is in place ahead of today’s Jamhuri Day celebrations.
This, while urging residents to cooperate fully to ensure a smooth, safe, and colourful national event.
In a press briefing on Kitiyo said multi-agency teams have been deployed across the capital from Thursday evening through the end of the festivities to ensure safety and order.
Dec 12, 07:10
Night inspection of Nyayo Stadium
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans from all walks of life to turn out in large numbers at the stadium to mark Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo conducts final inspection of Nyayo Stadium on December 11, 2025, ahead of today’s Jamhuri Day celebrations. PHOTO/MINA
