The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, today joined President William Ruto in marking the 62nd Madaraka Day at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay County.
The national holiday, observed every 1st of June, commemorates Kenya’s attainment of internal self-rule in 1963. This year’s celebrations focused on the theme “Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs,” spotlighting the potential of Lake Victoria and other water resources in driving sustainable economic growth.
In his address, President Ruto emphasised the blue economy as a central pillar of his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, noting its promise in creating jobs and enhancing food security.
Also in attendance were Slovenia’s President Nataša Pirc Musar, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Cabinet Secretaries, Governors, MPs, and other dignitaries.
The IG was accompanied by senior police officials including DIG Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, DIG Administration Police Service Gilbert Masengeli, DCI Director Mohamed Amin, and NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.
