The town of Kérouané in Guinea's Haute Guinée region has kicked off its independence week celebrations with a massive clean-up operation. On September 26, 2026, the prefect of Kérouané, Colonel Cécé Richard Haba, the mayor of the urban commune, Sékou Touré, and representatives of the youth, defense and security forces, and civil society organizations joined forces to clean up several strategic locations in the city. The exercise began at the Martyrs' Square, the main site for official ceremonies in the prefecture.
From the Martyrs' Square, the participants moved to the bus station and then to several sectors of Kérouané's market. This mobilization is part of the activities marking Guinea's independence celebrations, which is commemorated on October 2, 1958. The theme for this year's celebrations is "Drawing inspiration from the past to build the future together: our youth." The local authorities aim to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining public spaces and encouraging citizen participation in the development of the prefecture.
Mayor Sékou Touré expressed his satisfaction with the massive turnout, saying it demonstrates the love and commitment of Kérouané's residents to their country. He noted that the clean-up exercise is a symbol of the collective effort to make the country progress, as envisioned by President Mamadi Doumbouya. The mayor invited citizens to continue with the momentum, emphasizing that there is no regret in working together for the development of their community.
Among the participants in the clean-up exercise was Aly Camara, a graduate of the Department of Language Sciences at the Julius Nyerere University of Kankan. Despite his physical disability, Camara actively participated in the exercise, demonstrating his commitment to contributing to the development of his community. He encouraged others with disabilities to work hard and not give up, citing his own achievements as an example.
The clean-up exercise marked the beginning of a series of activities planned for the independence celebrations in Kérouané. According to Mayor Touré, a marathon is scheduled for the following day, which will involve different segments of the population. Additionally, a football match between the defense and security forces and a team from the urban commune of Kérouané will take place on September 27, 2026, at 4 pm.
The authorities and citizens of Kérouané are united in their determination to make the independence celebrations a success. The massive turnout for the clean-up exercise demonstrates the community's spirit of patriotism and commitment to national development. As the country prepares to commemorate its independence on October 2, 2026, the people of Kérouané are setting an example for other communities to follow.
The independence week celebrations in Kérouané will continue until October 2, 2026, with various activities planned to engage the community. The events are expected to promote national unity, patriotism, and a sense of responsibility among citizens. As Guinea marks another year of independence, the people of Kérouané are reaffirming their commitment to working together for a brighter future.
Key points
- The authorities and citizens of Kérouané have come together to clean the city as part of Guinea's independence week celebrations.
- The theme for this year's independence celebrations is "Drawing inspiration from the past to build the future together: our youth."
- The events in Kérouané aim to promote national unity, patriotism, and a sense of responsibility among citizens.
