{
  "id": 15701506,
  "title": "Watch Live: Mashujaa Day celebrations begin in earnest in Eldoret",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/watch-live-mashujaa-day-celebrations-begin-in-earnest-in-eldoret",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:40:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/watch-live-mashujaa-day-celebrations-begin-in-earnest-in-eldoret/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Mashujaa Day celebrations are underway in Eldoret, marking the beginning of the 2026 national event hosted by Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties. The theme for this year’s celebrations is “Ngao Yetu, Ustawi Michezoni na Uchumi Bora,” focusing on security, sports, and the economy. President William Ruto is scheduled to preside over the event at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium. The celebrations recognize Kenyans in various fields, including sports, entrepreneurship, arts, scholarship, human rights, and public service. Notable honourees include marathon world-record holder Sebastian Sawe and veteran musician Professor Kissinger. The festivities follow days of sporting and community activities across the three host counties, promoting peace and cohesion through sport.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Eldoret traders cash in on Mashujaa Day visitor surge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/eldoret-traders-cash-in-on-mashujaa-day-visitor-surge",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:10:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}