{
  "id": 15629242,
  "title": "Kenya to honour 264 heroes and heroines during Mashujaa Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/kenya-to-honour-264-heroes-and-heroines-during-mashujaa-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:24:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/156711-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenyan government plans to recognize 264 outstanding individuals during this year's Mashujaa Day celebration, set to take place at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Uasin Gishu County. President William Ruto will officiate the event. National Heroes Council CEO Charles Wambia has identified these individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields, including security, sports, business, spiritual leadership, indigenous knowledge, cultural values and practices, arts, scholarship professionalism, and more. This year marks the first time the celebration will be co-hosted in three counties, featuring diverse activities in key areas. Among the 14 categories, several honors will be bestowed posthumously, acknowledging the enduring legacies and sacrifices made by these heroes and heroines for the nation's progress.",
  "summary": "Kenya will honour 264 heroes and heroines during this year’s Mashujaa Day fete to be officiated by President William Ruto at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Uasin Gishu County. National Heroes Council Chief Executive Officer Charles Wambia says the council has identified individuals who have gone above and beyond in various disciplines to contribute to the […] The post Kenya to honour 264 heroes and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}