Independence Day of Kenya is on 12th December and it is one of the most important holidays in Kenya. Independence Day in Kenya is called as “Jamhuri” and it is celebrated in a big way in Kenya. Kenya got its Independence from the United Kingdom on 12th December, 1963 and it was declared a republic on 12th December, 1964. This particular day is celebrated with military parades, political speeches, feasting, dancing and various air shows and other optional public events. Independence Day witnesses the people parading on the street and the children visit the stadiums to watch matches.
All the activities that are seen in the Jamhuri day are directly or indirectly related to the Kenyans and it reminds them of the unity. It is a perfect representation of the nation as a whole. The air is filled with the incense of unity and togetherness which the Kenyans cherish from the heart. The Independence Day speaks of the nation’s past and the glorious image it has for its future.
Family bondage is much prevalent in the Kenyan society and usually Independence Day of Kenya is also the perfect time for family to get together. Kenyan Independence Day is not only celebrated as national holiday but it beholds the Kenyans family charm and bondage among the members. Kenyans enjoys gorging on their traditional delicacies on this particular day. It is the proper time to enjoy local dishes like Ugali (ground maize flour and water), Fish and Githeri (boiled maize and beans), and Mursik (Fermented milk).
Various dance performances, parades and speeches are the part of Kenyan Independence Day and overall it signifies the Kenyans organization of society. The value of unity, family is intricately woven in the Kenyan culture and thus the Independence Day in Kenya is a notable Kenya event.
