Thunder is not yet rain. This Kenyan proverb is a reminder of patience and the need to recognise a finished product versus a work in progress. When it comes to Kenya’s Madaraka Day, some may wonder why we need to celebrate the thunder that is self-governance, rather than the rain that is independence or Jamhuri.
We had the same thoughts too, but challenged the meaning behind Madaraka and decided on a reflection-like story series. Get to feel the bubbling excitement of the very first Madaraka Day and understand the established traditions that ring in the vibrant celebrations in recent years.
With these stories, we survey the expansive historical journey that spurred Kenyans towards choosing their own political and economic fate. We sift through the deeper meanings of Madaraka Day and explore why it needs to be celebrated even today.
