Kenya, 20 October 2025 - Kenyans are celebrating the 15th edition of Mashujaa Day, a day that was formerly known as Kenyatta Day.
This year's national event is hosted at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, presided over by President William Ruto.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye landed in the country on Sunday and is attending this significant event in Kenya's history where national heroes are honoured.
President Ruto arrived at the stadium shortly before 10am, and at exactly 10am, the national anthem was sang, followed by the East African Anthem.
Thereafter, the Head-of-State was escorted by Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Charles Kahariri to inspect the guard of honour.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura in a press release had earlier clarified that despite the deployment of government apparatus and resources to Bondo to facilitate the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga in yesterday's event, the Mashujaa Day celebrations would go on as earlier planned.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, on Monday penned an emotional tribute to Odinga.
Ms Odhiambo said Mashujaa Day celebrations often come as an opportunity to celebrate Kenya's heroes, both past and living.
"This year’s Mashujaa Day is different because it comes with the weight of saying goodbye to a once-in-a-lifetime hero,” she wrote.