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PICTURES: Presidential Escort Unit Band leads Nairobi thanksgiving procession

PICTURES: Presidential Escort Unit Band leads Nairobi thanksgiving procession

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 7 — The Presidential Escort Unit Band is leading this year’s Uniformed Disciplined Services Thanksgiving, a key end of year event in the calender of uniformed services. The procession, from Jevanjee Gardens to Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, brought together members of the uniformed disciplined services for the annual National Joint Prayers and Thanksgiving Service, with the band setting the pace as participants made their way through the city.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 7 — The Presidential Escort Unit Band is leading this year’s Uniformed Disciplined Services Thanksgiving, a key end of year event in the calender of uniformed services.

The procession, from Jevanjee Gardens to Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, brought together members of the uniformed disciplined services for the annual National Joint Prayers and Thanksgiving Service, with the band setting the pace as participants made their way through the city.

Inspector General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja arrived at Holy Family Basilica ahead of the service, which brings together uniformed personnel for prayers and thanksgiving.

The Kenya Police Service shared images of the procession and Kanja’s arrival on Saturday, as preparations got underway for the annual gathering.

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