Kenya: Jua Cali, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o and Ted Josiah Among Key Creative Figures Honored On Mashujaa Day

Kenya: Jua Cali, Ngugi Wa Thiong'o and Ted Josiah Among Key Creative Figures Honored On Mashujaa Day

The recent Mashujaa Day (Heroes' Day) celebrations on October 20, 2025, in Kitui County marked a significant moment for Kenya's creative economy, with the National Heroes Council officially recognizing a long list of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.

Notably absent: Ukambani leaders skip Ruto-led Mashujaa Day fete in Kitui

Leaders of the united opposition gave the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui a wide berth, with none, including those from the host county, showing up for the event. The most conspicuous absence was that of former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu who hail from Kitui County. Ngilu’s home shares a fence with […]

Kalonzo no show at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui

Kalonzo earlier issued a statement dedicating this year’s Mashujaa Day to the memory of Raila