Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar has arrived in the country ahead of the Madaraka Day celebration set for Sunday, June 1, 2025.

President William Ruto had revealed that Pirc will be one of the guests during the event, and the European leader landed on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and was received by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.

“Nataša Pirc Musar, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, has arrived in Kenya for a three-day state visit. She was received by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavavadi.

“During her visit, President Pirc Musar will hold a bilateral meeting with President William Ruto, focusing on areas including economic cooperation, development cooperation, regional peace and security, and multilateral cooperation, particularly climate change financing.

“She will also undertake development-related engagements and will grace the Madaraka Day celebrations scheduled to take place in Homa Bay County,” a statement by the State Department of Foreign Affairs said.

Preparations

Ruto will lead the nation during the fete in Homa Bay. The preparations are mainly carried out by the Kenya Defence Forces, and on Thursday, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Charles Kahariri, and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga assessed the preparations.

The National Celebrations Steering Committee is overseeing the final Madaraka Day rehearsals.

State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has also visited the site for assessment.

“Our tour extended to key strategic sites, including Tom Mboya University and the Homa Bay Pier, as part of broader logistical and operational planning.

“We reviewed ongoing preparations, assessed infrastructure readiness, and engaged with National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) teams to ensure seamless coordination,” Omollo said.