Kenyan businessman Chris Kirubi [Photo/mwakilishi.com]Renowned businessman Chris Kirubi has sent his happy Jamhuri day message to Kenyans as they celebrate the day Kenya became a republic.Through a tweet on Tuesday, Kirubi urged Kenyans to maintain peace, love and unity and God bless Kenyans as they indulge in the celebrations."A Happy Jamhuri Day to all Kenyans. As we commemorate this day, may we always remember to do right by our country and fellow citizens. May peace, love and unity prevail in our motherland. God bless Kenya," Mr. Kirubi tweeted on Tuesday.The Jamhuri Day celebrations are held annually in the country on 12 December to celebrate the day Kenya became a republic after achieving independence from the British colonialists.The celebrations which are usually held at the Nyayo National Stadium will instead be held at the Moi International Stadium, Kasarani in Nairobi.President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to preside over the event and address issues affecting the country lately.Billionaire Chris Kirubi was last month flown to the US for further treatments after spending two weeks in a top Kenyan hospital. His illness was however not disclosed. 

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