Hindus and Sikhs in the country are expected to mark Diwali on Sunday, 27th.

With reports having emerged that Monday, October 28th would be a designated holiday, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has come out to declare that the day will not be a public holiday.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at a past briefing

He dismissed as fake supposed gazette notices that were being circulated on social media.

More to follow.