Kenyans have been speculating about his absence, with some suggesting all is not well between the country's top leadership.
The event was attended by the Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki.
The incident forced banks in India to devise new measures to stop the crime.
Many of the motorists were stuck for hours in the gridlock traffic.
Students are expected to start reopening schools from Monday, January 6.
The students have vowed to disrupt learning until their demands are met.
The farmers want the government to leave them to continue with the previous payment they used.
The nation continues to stare at the rising grip of abduction fears.