President William Ruto has arrived at Uhuru Gardens to lead the country in marking this year’s Labour Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations on May 1, 2025.
The celebrations, organised by the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K), commemorate 60 years of championing workers’ rights in Kenya.
This year’s event carries special significance as it marks both the annual Labour Day and the organisation’s 60th anniversary—its Diamond Jubilee.
A series of entertainment segments, interfaith prayers, and a symbolic workers’ march-past will follow before key addresses from COTU officials, the Labour Cabinet Secretary and ultimately, the Head of State.
In his capacity as the Chief Guest, President Ruto is expected to address the nation and speak directly to Kenya’s workers on critical issues such as wages, employment, industrial harmony, and the government’s labour agenda.
According to the official programme, workers, trade union leaders and guests begun assembling early in the morning, with a grand procession of pedestrian and mechanized floats expected along Lang’ata Road and at Uchumi Parking, led by the Administration Police Band.
by JAMES MBAKA
