Mashujaa Day Celebrations: Low turnout in Ruto's Uasin Gishu backyard as residents decry insecurity

Kipkaren Primary School, the venue chosen to host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Uasin Gishu County, witnessed a low turnout on Friday, with local residents expressing their concerns about escalating insecurity in the area.

The residents cited several cases of armed attacks in the area which have led to loss of lives and property.

They similarly decried increased cases of muggings, carjackings and break-ins, which they attributed to augmented drug and alcohol abuse among youth, while urging law enforcement agencies to beef up security in the area.

County Commissioner Dr. Edyson Nyale however assured the locals that security will be beefed up ahead of the Christmas festivities. 

The national Mashujaa Day celebrations were held at the Kericho Green Stadium, and were presided over by President William Ruto.

Speaking at the ceremony, President Ruto justified his signing of four Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Bills into law even as the move results in an increased tax burden for Kenyans.