Kenya is celebrating its 60th Jamhuri Day, which King Charles III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken observed.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, King Charles III congratulated Kenyans and President William Ruto on the country's 60th year as a free state. He praised Kenya's long-standing partnerships with the United Kingdom.
He also hoped that the partnerships would be strengthened in the coming years to achieve prosperity.
The king also thanked the people for their hospitality during his November visit.
"The visit demonstrated the vital importance of the UK-Kenya partnership and our ambitions to strengthen it yet further in the months and years to come," said the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
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Antony Blinken praised Kenya for its continued partnership with the United States in a separate statement.
He also stated that the US is committed to maintaining bilateral partnerships with Kenya and promoting regional peace, prosperity, and security.
"We look to forward to continuing to deepen our close economic partnership for the benefit of Kenyans and Americans alike," he said.
"The people of Kenya can continue to count on the United States as a dedicated friend as we address our shared challenges."
The British colonial government handed over power to Kenya on December 12, 1963, under the leadership of Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta, and the day has since been designated as Jamhuri Day.
According to Interior PS Raymond Omollo, 30,000 people are expected to attend this year's celebration at Uhuru Gardens.
In the meantime, other Kenyans are celebrating in their respective countries.
