The government has announced that the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations will be jointly hosted by three Rift Valley counties, marking the first time the national event will be commemorated through a shared regional approach focusing on security and sports. “The 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by 3 counties; Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet and
Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County have announced plans to hold a parallel Mashujaa Day celebration after the national event was shifted from Kamariny Stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County to Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. In a letter issued on July 20, 2026, the residents expressed their disappointment saying they had eagerly prepared to host the national
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the expansion of Kenya’s road network as part of a broader plan to boost economic growth and connectivity in the country, as well as the East African region. In a speech at the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kitui on October 20, President Ruto pointed out that