Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua on Thursday, October 20, celebrated the country's freedom fighters as the nation marked Mashujaa Day.
In a tweet, Karua said that the struggle for the true liberation of Kenya came at a cost, maintaining that the country was not yet there in regards to liberation.
The Azimio presidential running mate in the last general election, however, said that in honour of the freedom fighters, the country must continue to fight for and protect the gains of freedom.
"Today I celebrate the many men and women who have born the cost of the freedoms we enjoy. To the freedom fighters, activists, politicians and brave journalists who have never given up the pursuit of true liberation for our people," Karua said.
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"It is has come at a great cost, but it is not in vain, and we are not yet there. In honour of them, we must continue to fight for, protect and hand over the gains of freedom to those that come after us. Happy Mashujaa day," she added.
President William Ruto led the nation in marking the national celebration at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi.
The Head of State was joined by the First Lady Rachel Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua among other top state officials.
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also attended the national celebrations at Uhuru Gardens.
