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2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations

President William Ruto honours CBK Governor Kamau Thugge for economic governance at State Lodge, Eldoret on October 20, 2026.

Ruto honours CBK Governor Kamau Thugge for role in economic stability

The award recognises Thugge’s role in promoting economic stability and strengthening Kenya’s resilience. His official citation credits his leadership at the Central Bank with helping rebuild confidence in the banking sector and supporting sustainable economic growth.

By Bradley Bosire 20 Oct 2026

News

Raila Odinga’s democratic legacy recognised as Kenya honours 264 heroes

Other notable figures on the list include veteran politician William Ole Ntimama, Senior Counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga and diplomat Amina Mohammed.

By Bradley Bosire 20 Oct 2026

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Mashujaa Day: Facts Every Kenyan Should Know

The national holiday was previously known as Kenyatta Day, commemorating the detention of key independence leaders in 1952. The name was later changed to Mashujaa Day, a Swahili term meaning Heroes’ Day.

By Nelson Wahome 20 Oct 2026