Editor's Review

PS Chris Kiptoo tripped and fell at the start of the race while media personality Dr Ofweneke emerged victorious.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen joined Principal Secretaries and creatives for a short race at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium during the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

The Secretary,  State Functions, Mike Gitonga, informed the presidents and the Kenyans attending the event on Tuesday, October, that Murkomen would participate in a race.

The CS was joined by Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo, Youth Affairs PS Fikirini Jacobs, Citizen TV Journalist Mike Okinyi, Media Personality Dr Ofweneke and Social Media Personality Arap Uria at the starting line.

Other participants included the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, Dennis Itumbi and former 800 metres World Junior Record holder Japheth Kimutai.

"Your Excellency, we race. We have the Cabinet Secretary, several creatives, and this being the county that gives us the champions; let us see who will win this race," Gitonga announced.

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A file photo of  CS Murkomen, PSs Fikiri Jacobs and Chris Kiptoo, ahead of the race with media persocnalities.

PS Kiptoo tripped and fell shortly after the race began. Dr Ofweneke emerged victorious, closely followed by Okinyi, PS Fikirini and  Itumbi.

The race entertained guests attending the commemoration, including Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who was President William Ruto's chief guest.

Ruto took the opportunity to address Kenyans on the achievements of his government and the progress in delivering on his 2022 manifesto.

He further addressed the demonstrations that have rocked the country since his administration took over. The President noted that being the Head of Government did not give him autonomy over the voice of Kenyans

"Young people have taken to the streets to express their frustrations over the high cost of living, taxation and unemployment. Their protests remind us that an electoral mandate does not silence people. Citizens retain the right to question their government," he said.

Earlier, several Kenyans braved the cold night on the eve of Mashujaa Day to secure seats in the Kipchoge Keino Stadium ahead of the celebrations.Several troops of people began streaming into the sports complex as early as 10 p.m. on Monday.