Organization that recognizes and honors Kenyans for contributions to national development during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
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… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Disability rights advocate Hafid Maalim Ibrahim is among Kenyans recognised by the National Heroes Council for his contribution to advancing the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs), particularly in Northern Kenya. …
PWDs Rights advocate Hafid Maalim among heroes honored during Mashujaa DayCapital News
… The recognition by the National Heroes Council celebrates her extraordinary courage and concern for the safety of others, having chosen to help those in danger rather than flee the scene. …
Utumishi Academy heroine Cecilia Wanjiku honoured posthumously for bravery in fire tragedyCapital News
… The National Heroes Council says the selection process involves public participation, nomination, evaluation and scrutiny, with honorees drawn from 14 categories. …
Raila Odinga among 264 Kenyans honored at Mashujaa day celebrationsCitizen Digital
… The award, administered under the National Heroes Council, recognises Kenyans who have rendered exceptional and distinguished service to the country. …
Grandpa Records founder Refigah awarded national heroes medal during Mashujaa Day celebrationsThe Standard
… According to the 2026 National Heroes Council publication, Wanjiku chose to help students trapped in a burning dormitory instead of fleeing to safety, demonstrating courage and concern for others.Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has also been honoured posthumously for his role …
Utumishi Academy fire hero Cecilia Wanjiku, Raila Odinga honoured as shujaasThe Standard
… Noah was among 31 people recognised in the arts category in the 2026 national honours list released by the National Heroes Council.Other figures in the category include veteran performing artist Ian Mbugua, musician Ben Kaye Chemosi, popularly known as Professor Kissinger, and co …
Music producer Refigah Heviweit receives National Heroes MedalCitizen Digital
… According to the National Heroes Council, Ibrahim played a significant role in advocacy efforts that contributed to the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025, which provides a framework for promoting equal access to education, employment and political participation …
Disability rights advocate Hafid Maalim among Kenyans proposed for Mashujaa Day honoursThe Standard
… It establishes the National Heroes Council, which identifies, vets, and recommends individuals, including sports personalities, for official declaration as national heroes and heroines. …
Mvurya says government developing database for Kenya's medal-winning athletesThe Standard
… On preserving Kenya’s sporting heritage, Mvurya cited the Kenya Heroes Act, 2014, which established the National Heroes Council to identify, vet and recommend individuals, including sports personalities, for recognition as national heroes and heroines. …
Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challengesThe Standard
… The National Heroes Council describes the sports category as recognising “athletic excellence, talent development, and sports administration,” including world-record holders, continental champions and athletes whose work has helped develop sporting talent. …
Kenya's athletics legends nominated for 2026 National Heroes honoursHafid 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 →
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 →
Cecilia Wanjiku, a Utumishi Girls Academy student who died in a May 2026 dormitory fire, has been honoured posthumously by the National Heroes Council for her bravery in attempting to rescue trapped fellow students. After escaping safely, she re-entered the burning building to help others and did not emerge; 16 students died in the fire and 74 others were hospitalized.
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 →
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 is marking Mashujaa Day by honouring individuals including Utumishi Academy fire hero Cecilia Wanjiku, who died rescuing fellow students, and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, recognised for his role in advancing multiparty democracy and constitutional reforms. Other honoured figures include former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, and former Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed.
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 →
Hafid Maalim Ibrahim, chairperson of persons with disabilities in Northern Kenya, is among 242 Kenyans proposed for national recognition at Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026, for his role in advancing disability rights and contributing to the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2025.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that the government is collaborating with national sports federations to create a centralised database of Kenyan athletes who have won medals at regional, continental and international competitions, aimed at improving talent tracking, policy planning, and recognition of achievement.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya told the Senate that young people in Kenya's creative and sports industries face financial insecurity, intense public scrutiny, limited career opportunities, mental health pressures and post-retirement uncertainty. The Government has outlined measures including mental health support for creatives, improved athlete welfare programmes, and stronger youth empowerment initiatives.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Twelve Kenyan athletes and sports personalities, including world champions Beatrice Chepkoech and Timothy Cheruiyot, have been nominated for National Heroes recognition in 2026 for their international achievements and contribution to Kenyan sport.
2 September 2026 · The Standard →