The people of Meru came out in force to follow proceedings in Kinoru Stadium where this year's Madaraka Day celebrations were being held.

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Media reports indicate that at least 20 people sustained injuries after a tree they had climbed came down.

The injured were quickly rushed to the Meru Level 5 hospital so that they could receive medical attention.

This was the first time that the celebrations were taken to the county.

For the first time, opposition leader attended the celebrations, sharing the podium with his arch-nemesis President Uhuru Kenyatta.

From the numbers on display, there is no doubt that it was a well-attended affair.