There was a very low turnout at the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Mombasa County on Monday, and no major political leaders from the area were seen at the event. The event at the Miritini World Bank Grounds in Jomvu Kuu Constituency was dedicated to remembering the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose legacy as a statesman and a reformist is highly praised all over the country.
Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Nur, who was in charge of the celebrations, said the low turnout was due to the burial of the late Odinga that had just taken place in Bondo, Siaya County. He pointed out that President William Ruto had accorded the late Prime Minister the highest honours of the nation – a recognition that was very fitting since Odinga had devoted his entire life to democracy, justice, and national unity.
Moreover, Nur congratulated Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir for being the one to carry the region’s flag during the national Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui County, where the focus was on Odinga’s statesmanship.
The County Commissioner did not only celebrate peace through security efforts but also went on to encourage the residents of the port city to join hands with the security agents to make Mombasa a safe place by sharing information that could help in crime control.
“Mombasa is a good example of the people’s survival and their coming together. Collaborating with the security agencies is very important in addressing the issues of this great city,” Nur remarked.
Though the event was toned down, the celebrations present a clear picture of the nation’s appreciation, not only of the heroes and heroines that have served the country but also the unyielding spirit of Raila Odinga whose political voyage has been etched in the annals of Kenya’s history.
