Editor's Review

Former president Uhuru Kenyatta devolved the national holidays, which were traditionally held in Nairobi.

This year's Mashujaa Day fete on October 20 will be held in Kwale County.

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo revealed the celebrations would be held at the Kwale Stadium.

Omollo visited the site to assess the ongoing construction two months away from the oncoming celebrations.

The government is also rehabilitating other facilities adjoining the stadium, including the Kwale County commissioner's residence, which will host guests from outside the coastal county.

"Today, in anticipation of this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations, I held an inspection tour of key host facilities, including Kwale Stadium and the County Commissioner's residence," Omollo shared on X.

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Interior PS Raymond Omollo (in white helmet) with other state officials outside Kwale Stadium, currently under construction.

Mashujaa Day, which is marked annually on October 20, honours and pays tribute to Kenyans who significantly contributed to the country's struggle for independence from colonial rule.

Last year's feat was held at Kericho's Green Stadium and presided over by President William Ruto.

The national celebrations were devolved in 2016 by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In the arrangement, counties host two of the three annual national holidays on a rotational basis while Nairobi retains one, Independence Day on December 12, otherwise known as Jamhuri Day.

Previously, Nairobi hosted all national holiday celebrations.

“The decision to share the celebrations of our nationhood among the counties is part of the Jubilee administration’s desire to include every Kenyan, in word and in deed,” Uhuru said at the time.