Preparations are in top gear for the 2025 Madaraka Day set to be held at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay county.

Issuing a statement accompanied by a video on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, National Administration principal Secretary (PS) Raymond omollo confirmed that all necessary preparations are ongoing to set the stage rolling on the D-Day. 

Among the upgrades being undertaken is the construction of public terraces and rehabilitation of the pavilion. 

Others include the parking areas and perimeter wall extensions, which are currently at eighty percent completion. 

Similarly, roads leading to the stadium and the county Government Headquarters in Arujo, are also undergoing renovation.

With the much-anticipated day awaiting, the government also confirmed that the Kabunde Airstrip is undergoing renovation particularly on its runway fencing. 

“Things are getting ‘Maliet’ in Home Bay County meaning hot as preparations for the National Madaraka Day celebrations are in full gear,” the PS said. 

“Our primary target is to deliver a successful and memorable Madaraka Day celebration that not only honors our freedom fighters but also reflects the unity and progress of our nation,” he added. 

The PS equally asserted that the national event slated for June 1, will follow the theme ‘Blue economy and Maritime Affairs’. 

This, according to the PS is in line with the country’s strategic focus on unlocking potential of Kenya’s aquatic resources for sustainable development and economic transformation. 

“This year’s celebrations, which will be held in Homa Bay County, are themed ‘Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs’ in line with our country’s strategic focus on unlocking the potential of our aquatic resources for sustainable development and economic transformation,” he said. 

“This approach ensures that each host county enjoys long-term socio-economic gains beyond the celebrations,” the PS added.