2: 00 PM: Madaraka Day celebrations conclude with President Uhuru announcing that the Mashujaa Day celebrations will be held in Kakamega.

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1: 20 PM: President Uhuru Kenyatta begins his address to the nation.His speech has been centered on the fight against rampant graft.

1: 15 PM: Ruto invites South Africa Deputy President David Mabuza who is in attendance 

1: 05 PM: Ruto invites ODM leader Raila Odinga to address the nation.

12: 55 PM: Deputy President William addresses the gathering 

12: 45 PM: Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi addresses the gathering.

12: 20 PM:  Different groups entertain guests at the Kinoru Stadium.

12: 10 PM: National Madaraka Day celebrations officially begin after prayers from various religious leaders.

12: 00 PM: President Uhuru inspects a guard of honor followed by the National anthem

11: 45 AM: President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Kinoru Stadium.

11: 30 AM: Deputy President William Ruto arrives at the Kinoru Stadium.

11: 15 AM: ODM leader Raila Odinga arrives.

11: 00 AM: Leaders and residents continue arriving at the Kinoru Stadium for the celebrations. The fete is held outside Nairobi after President Uhuru devolved National holiday celebrations three years ago.

Welcome to the live coverage of Madaraka Day celebrations from Kinor