Renowned lawyer and socio-political commentator Donald Kipkorir has hit out at the MCs at the Jamhuri Day celebrations.

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Writing on Twitter Thursday, the lawyer said that the MCs mentioned the dignitaries present at the celebrations but failed to mention the name of the former prime minister who was present at Nyayo Stadium, the venue of the celebrations.

Mr Kipkorir said that by failing to recognise the presence of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, the MCs were engaging in pettiness.

"As always, the MCs mention every VIP present at #JamhuriDay2019 but ignore to mention, Raila Odinga, the People’s President ... Baba is an institution .... The MCs are very petty, " Donald Kipkorir's tweet read.

Raila Odinga was among the high profile dignitaries who received the state's invitation to grace the national celebrations.

The prime minister of Barbados Mia Mottley was the chief guest at the Nyayo Stadium. Also present were the deputy president Dr William Ruto and other high-level government officials including cabinet secretaries from various ministries.

The former premier has been attending national celebrations since his dramatic handshake with his former political adversary President Uhuru Kenyatta that ended months of political turmoil that threatened the country's peace.