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Thousands of Kitui residents on Monday, October 20, thronged to the Ithookwe Stadium for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Thousands of Kitui residents on Monday, October 20, streamed to the Ithookwe Stadium for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

The gates to the 10,000-seater stadium were opened at 4 AM, and by 8:30 AM, it was filled to capacity.

Kitui locals at the Ithookwe stadium for the Mashujaa Day celebrations. 

More locals are still lining up outside the stadium waiting to be allowed entry into the renovated state-of-the-art stadium.

President William Ruto will lead the celebrations, which will also feature military parades, performances, and recognition of outstanding citizens.

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, who arrived in the country on Sunday, October 19 evening, will be the chief guest at the event.

Kenyans seated at the Ithookwe stadium in Kitui for the Mashujaa Day celebrations. 

Senior government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, are also expected to attend the celebrations.

President Ruto is also slated to award 184 individuals in 14 heroic categories for their contributions to the country.

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Sunday confirmed that the preparations for the Mashujaa Day celebrations are complete.

Screengrab image of Thousands of Kenyans at the Ithookwe stadium in Kitui. 

He noted that the Ithookwe stadium will be a home for sporting excellence and youth empowerment.

“Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County now stands fully complete and ready to host this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations on Monday, 20th October.

“Beyond the celebrations, Ithookwe will remain a home for sporting excellence, cultural expression and youth empowerment,” said Omollo.


Thousands of Kenyans at the Ithookwe stadium in Kitui for the Mashujaa Day celebrations. 

The interior PS also mentioned that the stadium will breathe new life into the local economy, energizing small businesses, hospitality and transport sectors in Kitui.

Mashujaa Day, formerly known as Kenyatta Day, was renamed after the 2010 Constitution to honour all national heroes.

In 2016, retired President Uhuru Kenyatta devolved national celebrations. In the arrangement, counties host two of the three annual national holidays on a rotational basis.

Nairobi retains one holiday, the Independence Day on December 12, otherwise known as Jamhuri Day.

Previously, all the national holiday celebrations were celebrated in Nairobi.