A majority of Kajiado residents and leaders are disappointed by Governor Joseph Lenku's administration for failing to prepare a stadium for this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations. But Lenku, in his defence, said it is not the role of the counties to organise and fund national day celebrations. Details of how the idea of hosting the national day was sealed between the Presidency and Kajiado leadership are unclear. Read: Kajiado not ready to host Madaraka Day fete, chance passed to NarokKajiado Central MP Elijah Memusi said, "It is disappointing. The business community had held three major meetings with top county officials regarding the Madaraka Day celebrations set for June 1.

Source: The Star February 26, 2019 13:52 UTC