Chief Secretary of the Interior Raymond Omollo has announced that the Kenya Defense Forces will begin parading in formation next Monday in preparation for the Spotted Spotted Day celebrations in Bungoma.
Speaking at the Bungoma County Commissioner's Office on Thursday, Omollo said the military will operate from the Nzoia Sugar Company premises (Sudi Stadium) and all necessary safety measures are in place to assess progress and identify gaps. Ta.
“We will continue to plan and re-plan as we assess gaps,” PS Omollo stressed.
Mr. Omollo outlined the theme of this year’s Madaraka Day as “Focus on Food Security” and said that the Agriculture and Livestock Development Department will collaborate with the Toyoma County Government to showcase the country’s achievements in food security and agriculture. confirmed.
“As part of the Spotted Mosquito Day celebrations, we will host a week-long agricultural event at Kibabi University, which will be attended by participants from Bungo County, neighboring counties and from across the country,” the PS said.
He appealed to all Kenyans to participate in agricultural events ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations.
During the evaluation tour in Teshima, the PS inspected ongoing projects such as the renovation of the Maturo airstrip, the construction of the state lodge and the Masinde Muliro Stadium, praising the solid progress made in preparations.
“There is still work to be done by the deadline on the 15th of this month,” he added.
Mr Omollo also highlighted the ongoing rehabilitation of feeder roads by both the Kenya Urabun Roads Authority and the Kenya Rural Roads Authority, and called on the public to exercise caution when crossing rivers and bridges during the rainy season. .
“I call on the public to always use caution and follow instructions when crossing rivers, roads and bridges,” he said.
He called on teachers, police and elected leaders to support and guide the public to prevent the inevitable loss of life.
Bungo State Governor Kenneth Lusaka has assured that his state is ready to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations.
“I appeal to residents, especially the youth, to support the ongoing works at the stadium and Maturo airstrip,” Lusaka said.
He warned of the possibility of landslides in the Mount Elgon area and called for caution to avoid casualties.
