Military personnel march during the Madaraka Day parade at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)

A helicopter towing a banner flies over Wajir Stadium in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)

Kenyan President William Ruto attends the Madaraka Day celebrations and delivers a speech at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)

Performers dance during celebrations marking Madaraka Day at Wajir Stadium in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)

Kenya Air Force fighter jets fly in formation over Wajir Stadium during the Madaraka Day parade in Wajir County, northeastern Kenya, June 1, 2026. Kenya on Monday held Madaraka Day celebrations to commemorate the day in 1963 that the East African country attained self-rule. (Photo by Kelly Ayodi/Xinhua)