List of Nominees for Hero Status
The list features prominent names from politics, education, sports, arts, liberation, peacebuilding and other fields.
By Nelson Wahome
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List of Nominees for Hero Status
The National Heroes Council has opened public review of 242 Kenyans nominated as national heroes.
The list features prominent names from politics, education, sports, arts, liberation, peacebuilding and other fields.
Among those nominated are Raila Odinga, Amina Mohammed, Prof Githu Muigai, Kamau Thugge among others.
Kenyans have until September 15, 2026, to submit objections before the final list is prepared.
Here are some of the prominent nominees:
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