Also known as: Mashujaa Day celebrations · Mashujaa Day fete · 63rd Mashujaa Day · 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations
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… The operation was supported by officers from Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties who were lodging at the school ahead of Mashujaa Day preparations. …
Fire destroys a dormitory at Hill Girls School in EldoretThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe fight against doping will take centre stage during this year’s Mashujaa Day sporting tournament, as the government seeks to protect young athletes from exploitation while creating a pathway for undiscovered talent. …
Murkomen: We shall protect young athletes against dopingCitizen Digital
… The party will hold further memorial activities in the coastal region on October 18 and 19, before joining the country in marking Mashujaa Day on October 20. …
‘Mwezi wa Baba’: ODM unveils month-long programme to honour Raila OdingaThe Standard
Elders of the Abasuba community want the government to honour freedom fighter, the late Tom Mboya posthumously in this year’s Mashujaa Day celebration. …
Abasuba elders want Tom Mboya honoured posthumouslyCitizen Digital
… He said Kipchoge and 64 stadia in Uasin Gishu County are under construction and will be ready to host Mashujaa Day in October. …
President Ruto dismisses Opposition, tells Kenyans to reject tribal politicsCitizen Digital
Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in three Rift Valley counties - CS Murkomen By Brian Kimani July 23, 2026 06:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen chairs the National Celebr …
Mashujaa Day celebrations to be held in three Rift Valley counties - CS MurkomenThe Standard
Uproar has greeted a decision to move the 2026 Mashujaa Day national celebrations from Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. …
Uproar greets decision to shift Mashujaa Day national fete from Iten to EldoretThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize For the first time in Kenya's history, three neighbouring counties will jointly host the country's Mashujaa Day celebrations. …
Pamoja Mashujaa Day in the Rift ValleyCitizen Digital
Kipchoge Keino Stadium upgrade positions Eldoret for Mashujaa Day, AFCON 2027 By Citizen Reporter July 22, 2026 04:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A bird's-eye view of the ongoing upgrade of Kipchoge Kei …
Kipchoge Keino Stadium upgrade positions Eldoret for Mashujaa Day, AFCON 2027The Standard
… ing community, while specialised personnel from outside the county are handling technical work.Construction is now running on a 24-hour schedule through day and night shifts to speed up delivery after the stadium had initially been selected to host the country's 2026 Mashujaa Day …
Kamariny Stadium reaches halfway mark after years of delaysNakuru philanthropist Mishaal Shaileshkumar Sheth was among 264 national heroes recognised by President William Ruto during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. He was honoured for organising free medical clinics and providing daily meals for needy families in low-income areas of Nakuru.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Nakuru philanthropist Mishaal Shaileshkumar Sheth was among 264 national heroes recognised by President William Ruto during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. He was honoured for organising free medical clinics and providing daily meals for needy families in low-income areas of Nakuru.
10 hours ago · Capital News →
Rights bodies in Kenya have condemned the arrest of Citizen TV journalist Francis Ode while covering a protest against a fuel price hike on October 20, 2026. The Defenders Coalition raised concerns about the use of force and intimidation against journalists while carrying out their work.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has again promised to exempt Kenyans earning up to Ksh.32,333 per month from income tax, with National Treasury CS John Mbadi saying a bill will be ready by the end of next month. The pledge dates back to January 2026 and has faced repeated delays.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned an attack on former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026, at Githongo Market, which involved destruction of vehicles, theft of equipment, and injury to staff members. The party called for prompt investigations and an end to the use of "sponsored goons" to attack opposition leaders and supporters.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hafid Maalim Ibrahim, a disability rights advocate and chair of PWDs in the Northern Kenya region, was recognized by the National Heroes Council during 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations for his role in advocating for inclusion and representation of persons with disabilities, including his contribution to the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced a proposal to exempt Kenyan workers earning Ksh.32,333 per month from PAYE income tax, which will be presented to Parliament next week. The Central Organization of Trade Unions praised the move as a measure to ease the tax burden on low-income earners.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basilisa Singoei, a 79-year-old retired teacher from Uasin Gishu County, captivated crowds at Kipchoge Keino Stadium during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret with energetic traditional dance moves performed to the hit song Rera, showcasing Kenya's cultural heritage.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya marked its 63rd Mashujaa Day on Tuesday with celebrations at the newly renovated Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret City, with the event hosted jointly by Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties—the first time the national holiday was held in the North Rift region.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno challenged opposition leaders to present economic policies rather than slogans to address Kenya's public debt, unemployment, poverty, and costs of education and healthcare. Otieno argued that removing President Ruto would not automatically resolve these challenges and urged opposition figures to explain how they would tackle them if elected in 2027.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has warned that delayed completion of the Amboseli National Park handover process and an unresolved dispute surrounding Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited must be addressed to safeguard Maasai community interests. Lenku, speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations, called on President William Ruto's administration to honour its commitments on Amboseli and resolve outstanding transfer and revenue-sharing arrangements without further delays.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Linda Mwananchi National Secretariat has condemned attacks on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, including one during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20 where her vehicles were damaged and staff injured, and another on October 18 during a charity event where equipment was stolen. The secretariat has called for investigations into both incidents and criticised the Council of Governors for not speaking out against what it alleges are sponsored attacks on opposition leaders.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents in Rift Valley counties boycotted the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya among those absent. The Trans Nzoia County Commissioner subsequently directed government administrators not to salute leaders who show disrespect toward President William Ruto.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia County Commissioner Allasow Hussein has directed local administrators, chiefs, and assistant chiefs to stop saluting or offering official courtesies to Governor George Natembeya, accusing him of failing to show respect to President William Ruto amid an ongoing standoff over the opening of Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, President William Ruto challenged his political opponents to offer alternative policies and development plans rather than merely criticising his government, saying democratic competition should be about ideas and programmes, not ethnic politics or personal attacks.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said his administration plans to table four economic measures before Parliament, including exempting Kenyans earning KSh32,333 or less monthly from income tax, exempting property and land transactions valued at KSh1 million or less from stamp duty, and abolishing 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones to increase digital access.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced plans to remove the 25 per cent import duty on mobile phones to lower the cost of digital services access. The proposal, along with measures including PAYE exemption for workers earning KSh32,333 or less monthly and stamp duty exemption for land transactions valued at KSh1 million or less, would be submitted to Parliament the following week.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced plans to add 50,000 places to the National Internship Programme starting January 2027, with successful applicants receiving monthly stipends. The scheme targets graduates from universities, technical and vocational institutions, and colleges, using merit-based selection and private employer incentives to bridge the gap between education and employment.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced government plans to strengthen Kenya's sporting infrastructure, including completing Kipchoge Keino Stadium with a full canopy, modernizing Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, and developing Raila Odinga International Stadium in Talanta City as preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has defended the transfer of a 25 percent stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (valued at approximately Sh42 billion) from public entities to private investors, characterizing the transaction as evidence of confidence in Kenya's capital markets and a step toward mobilizing private capital for strategic infrastructure.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto has announced four proposed measures: exempting workers earning Ksh 32,333 or less per month from income tax, exempting land transactions valued at Ksh 1 million or less from stamp duty with progressive rates for higher-value transactions, reducing mobile phone import duty, and expanding youth employment opportunities in the digital economy.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mashujaa Day celebrations that Kenya has made significant progress in economic empowerment, healthcare, education and infrastructure under President Ruto's leadership, citing government interventions for farmers and expanded health coverage.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret during Mashujaa Day celebrations, called for deeper trade ties between Ethiopia and Kenya, citing cross-border electricity since 2022, road infrastructure from Mombasa to Hawassa, and the role of Safaricom and M-Pesa in facilitating trade.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for greater investment in young people, saying Kenya's next development phase depends on turning freedom into economic opportunities for the next generation. He emphasized that today's heroes include teachers, nurses, artists, athletes and job creators, and urged young people to help build Kenya.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is being recognized posthumously in the statesmanship category at this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Uasin Gishu County, in recognition of his contribution to multiparty democracy, constitutional reform and political inclusion. His tenure as Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013 was marked by advocacy for political, social and economic reforms, including the promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
Mashujaa Day celebrations took place at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, with President Ruto attending to inspect the parade.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret was filled to capacity before dawn on Tuesday as thousands of Kenyans turned up for Mashujaa Day celebrations. By 5:20 am, the stadium was packed and security closed the gates, leaving thousands of other attendees stranded outside.
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 →
Kenyans mark Mashujaa Day—originally Kenyatta Day, commemorating Jomo Kenyatta's 1952 arrest by colonial authorities at the start of the state of emergency—but the independence struggle's true heroes and Mau Mau members have been largely erased from national memory. The challenges that sparked the struggle continue to persist decades after independence.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
A year after President Ruto's October 2025 Mashujaa Day speech promised to make Kenya food-secure, 2.7 million people face crisis-level hunger, inflation has climbed to 6.8 per cent, and key flagship promises remain unfulfilled, according to a Standard review of his address.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →