Kenyans brave cold night to secure seats for Mashujaa Day
Thousands of Kenyans gathered at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret overnight to secure seats for the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations. The event, co-hosted by three counties, honors the nation's heroes and is led by President William Ruto.
Why it matters
Mashujaa Day is a significant national holiday in Kenya that fosters national unity and commemorates the country's historical development.
Kenyans throng Kipchoge Keino Stadium at night Eager crowds braved the chilly night weather, arriving at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret late into the night to secure seats ahead of the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations.
By midnight, large crowds had already made their way to the stadium, with many remaining at the venue through the night in anticipation of the national celebrations.
Videos seen by the Star showed a huge group of Kenyans pushing through the stadium entrance as they sought to secure their places in the stands.
Security officers were also present as the crowds streamed into the venue.
The excitement was evident as those arriving made their way into the stadium, where the seats had been arranged in the colours of the Kenyan flag.
By 6 am, Kipchoge Keino Stadium was already filled with thousands of Kenyans who had arrived early for the national event.
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