President William Ruto addressed a number of key national issues in his Madaraka Day speech.
The protesters are seeking the release of a tech developer apprehended on Friday.
The World Bank recently poked holes in the payments by the informal sector.
The 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations were the first to be held in Homa Bay.
The president was speaking at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations.
This is the first time the celebrations are being held in Homabay.
Several foreign countries have expressed interest in hiring Kenyan teachers.
The prices continue to rise despite the government's insistence it has the cost of living in check.
The proposals could be in place by July 1.
The journalists were covering the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations.