Today, Kenya marks the 63rd Madaraka Day in Wajir County under the leadership of President William Ruto. As speeches are made, flags waved and patriotic songs sung, many Kenyans will pause to reflect on what this day once meant and what it has gradually come to represent. Madaraka Day commemorates June 1, 1963, when Kenya … Continue reading When Madaraka changes meaning, its symbolism diminishes