Kitui County is hosting the 62nd Mashujaa Day celebrations today as the country continues to mourn the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga.
At least 20,000 people are expected to attend the event at Ithookwe Stadium, where President William Ruto is set to give a national address.
This is Radio Generation's coverage of the Mashujaa Day 2025.
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2025-10-20 08:15 — A gathering of Kenyans
Kenyans have begun gathering at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui for the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations.
The Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County where the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations are held. PHOTO/Radio Generation
2025-10-20 09:11 — President Faye arrives
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is the Guest of honuor, has arrived at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.
2025-10-20 09:39 — Speaker Kingi arrives at Ithookwe Stadium
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has also arrived at the Ithookwe Stadium for the celebrations.
2025-10-20 10:17 — Ruto arrives at Ithookwe Stadium
President William Ruto arrives at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui, for Mashujaa Day 2025 celebrations, takes lap of honour.
2025-10-20 10:19 — Guard of honour
President William Ruto inspects the guard of honour at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui, for #MashujaaDay2025 celebrations.
2025-10-20 10:32 — Prayers
Religious leaders pray for the country.
"May the souls of our departed Mashujaa rest in eternal peace,"
2025-10-20 10:36 — Entertainment begins
A short period of entertainment has begun at the Stadium with thousands of school children from Kitui County putting up an elaborate performance featuring patriotic songs, poems, and dance.
2025-10-20 11:08 — Spectacular KDF airshow
KDF celebrates #MashujaaDay2025 with a stunning aircraft fly-past, displaying its prowess and military capability.
A screengrab of an airshow put up the the Kenya Airforce on October 20, 2025 at Kitui's Ithookwe Stadium. PHOTO/Screengrab
2025-10-20 12:00 — Senegal President Bassirou speaks
President Bassirou: "Our streets, public squares, and buildings should bear the names of our heroes so that their sacrifice may be etched into our daily life and collective history."
2025-10-20 12:17 — President Ruto pays tribute to the late Raila
President Ruto leads a moment of silence at Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui, in honour of the late Raila Amolo Odinga.
2025-10-20 12:39 — Seven days of mourning for Raila
President Ruto: "As the nation continues to observe the 7 days of mourning the passing of our former Prime Minister, it is fitting and worthy to anchor this year’s Mashujaa celebrations in our departed legend Raila Odinga."
2025-10-20 13:15 — Ruto continues his tribute
President Ruto: "Baba's (Raila) life was an example of always choosing and closing ranks for the common good. When our nation faced turbulence last year, for example, I reached out across the political divide. Baba was the first to come to the table to help steady the ship of state."
2025-10-20 13:45 — President Ruto posthumously awards late Raila Odinga highest national honour, CGH
President Ruto: "On this Mashujaa Day, in recognition of his extraordinary contribution and enduring legacy, the government and the people of Kenya inscribe Raila Oding’s name among the foremost of our heroes, under the Public Seal of the Republic of Kenya."