Kenyan President William Ruto inspects the guard of honor during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama delivers a speech at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

A military band attends a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers a speech at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

A helicopter carrying a banner flies over Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Yang Guang)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Kenyan President William Ruto waves to the crowd at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

People attend a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

People attend a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

Soldiers attend a parade during a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. (Xinhua/Han Xu)