Mashujaa Day

The Mashujaa Day celebrations were marked at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. Comedian Mogaka amused netizens with his comical clown-like green and yellow ...

"Majority of Kenyans have not embraced the Ruto administration. Ruto will have to work hard to convince most of the Kenyans who didn't vote for him. [musician](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/music/) [Ruftone](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/468057-rufftone-unites-politicians-bomas-electric-performance-final-presidential-results/?fbclid=IwAR2AMi7ksfg-K7NsfWZbb26lyMca8cguNnZOlt32WHZWzADwVbaWhBtGm9Y) led locally assembled entertainers who did a good job keeping the attendees dancing as they enjoyed their performances. [entertainment](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/) groups took to the main arena to put up their respective performances to charm the dignitaries. [marked a low turnout of netizens in](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/478664-mashujaa-day-turnout-uhuru-gardens-kenyans-mark-1st-heroes-day-rutos-govt/) the event held at Uhuru Gardens. [William Ruto](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tag/dp-william-ruto-news/) presided over the ceremony that saw politicians and the members of the diplomatic corps attend.

Chief Justice Martha Koome, Parliament Speakers Moses Wetangula and Amason Kingi were among dignitaries gracing the celebrations.

The government also honors post-independence heroes who have contributed to national development in various sectors. Mashujaa Day honours heroes who supported the country’s independence struggle. Also in attendance was activist lawyer Miguna Miguna who arrived back into the country after nearly five years in exile and multiple court-backed unsuccessful attempts.

President William Ruto (left) greets Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations held on October 20, 2022, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi ...

- Classy20 October 2022 - 3:24 pm In honour of them, we must continue to fight for, protect and hand over the gains of freedom to those that come after," Karua statedWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua during Azimio PG on September 16, 2022.Raila Odingafight To the freedom fighters, activists, politicians and brave journalists who have never given up the pursuit of true liberation for our people

Nyeri woman and freedom fighter Miriam Muthoni Mathenge is eager to reunite with her daughter Wambui Mathenge whom she has not seen for more than six ...

"I am just grateful to God. In total, I spent seven years in detention. I remember carrying her on my back as we navigated through the thick Aberdare forest. "As I was escaping, I had my daughter Wambui Mathenge. I was detained thrice. That was the last time she ever saw her daughter and her husband, who was believed to have started the Mau Mau rebellion alongside Dedan Kimathi.

Preparations for Mashujaa day celebrations tomorrow Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at the Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park, Nairobi are almost complete.

He said that the park has a seating capacity of over 22,000 persons, urging Kenyans across the country to join President William Ruto and other dignitaries in marking the auspicious occasion. Mr. “The committee has also selected some of the notable heroes from our communities across the country as representatives of the rest of the heroes and heroines for recognition,” said the RC.

Musician Nonini has penned an emotional Mashujaa Day post for his late brother Jude Mwinduko and his manager Aleki Boom who recently survived a grisly ...

One day ata a time, the car will be replaced quickly but life is fragile," he penned. [Miguna Miguna](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tag/miguna-miguna/) took to social media, where he shared his official invitation to attend the Mashujaa Day celebrations. Mindblown, you can't make this up," said Nonini. [Kenya Airways](https://www.tuko.co.ke/334539-kenya-airways-recruitment-portal-vacancies-application-guide.html) plane and [he is now excited](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/478614-miguna-miguna-excited-receiving-mashujaa-day-state-house-luncheon-invite-freedom/) at being invited for Mashujaa Day celebrations at Statehouse. [Swahili](https://kiswahili.tuko.co.ke/) name for 'Heroes' and it is a public holiday in Kenya to honour all Kenyans who contributed towards the struggle for Kenya's independence. [musician](https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/music/) Nonini has dedicated this year's Mashujaa Day to his manager Aleki Boom who recently survived a life-threatening accident and his late brother Jude Mwinduko who passed on years ago.

Lawyer Miguna Miguna returned to the country on Thursday after President William Ruto's administration lifted Kenyatta-era red alerts stopping airlines from ...

“I am extremely happy to be back home. Then to [@StateHouseKenya](https://twitter.com/StateHouseKenya?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1582803596541800448%7Ctwgr%5Efcbba90bf1feb8d8a5e28fa7606ac0a68d44c45d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalfm.co.ke%2Fnews%2F2022%2F10%2Fmiguna-to-grace-mashujaa-day-fete-state-banquet-on-rutos-invitation%2F). [#MashujaaDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/MashujaaDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1582803596541800448%7Ctwgr%5Efcbba90bf1feb8d8a5e28fa7606ac0a68d44c45d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalfm.co.ke%2Fnews%2F2022%2F10%2Fmiguna-to-grace-mashujaa-day-fete-state-banquet-on-rutos-invitation%2F&src=hashtag_click).

Bunge la mwananchi has urged President William Ruto to walk the talk and start to deliver on his promises. On Wednesday, they shared a list of grievances he ...

They also want the President to give clear timelines of when the cost of living will go down. On Wednesday, they shared a list of grievances he wants to be addressed by Ruto during the Mashujaa Day celebration. •The group wants Ruto to lower the high cost of living