Matiang’i declares August 9th a national holiday

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has declared Tuesday a national holiday, allowing Kenyans to cast their votes.

In a gazette notice dated July 29, Matiang’i said this would give Kenyans the opportunity to participate in the 2022 general elections of Members of Parliament, Members of County Assemblies and County Governors.

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“It is notified for information to the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and Co-ordination of National Government, pursuant to and in the exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (4) of the Public Holidays Act, read together with Articles 101 (1), 177 (1) (a) and 180 (1) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 declares Tuesday a public holiday,” it read.