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Grandpa Records founder Refigah awarded national heroes medal during Mashujaa Day celebrations By Kenneth Gachie October 20, 2026 07:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto, Amb. …
Grandpa Records founder Refigah awarded national heroes medal during Mashujaa Day celebrationsThe Standard
… Through Grandpa Records, Amb. Dr Noah Yusuf has linked creative enterprise with Nubian cultural preservation and youth empowerment. …
Honoring the artists who have shaped Kenya's creative soulThe Standard
… Noah was recognised for his contribution to the development of Kenyan music through Grandpa Records, his promotion of Nubian cultural heritage through the Sabala Festival and his community support initiatives.He is credited with helping promote Kenyan music at a time when foreign …
Music producer Refigah Heviweit receives National Heroes MedalAmb. Dr. Yusuf Noah, known as Refigah Heviweit, received the National Heroes Medal during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, conferred by President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in recognition of his contribution to arts, culture and leadership. Noah founded Grandpa Records, credited with promoting local music when foreign sounds dominated the airwaves.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amb. Dr. Yusuf Noah, known as Refigah Heviweit, received the National Heroes Medal during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, conferred by President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in recognition of his contribution to arts, culture and leadership. Noah founded Grandpa Records, credited with promoting local music when foreign sounds dominated the airwaves.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's artists—through theatre, music, and dance—have preserved heritage, challenged authority, and given communities a voice. The recognition celebrates creatives including the late Professor Francis Davis Imbuga, whose plays explored leadership and corruption, and Ian Mbugua, whose decades in performance and education have shaped Kenya's performing-arts industry.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Yusuf Noah, known as Refigah Heviweit, received the National Heroes Medal from President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret on October 20 for his contributions to Kenya's music industry, promotion of Nubian culture through the Sabala Festival, and community support initiatives.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →