National Heroes Council Stories

State to finally honour Senior Chief Haji Galma Dido, hero killed in 1963
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 18, 2025

11 years ago, Haji’s two surviving daughters, Deka Galma and her stepsister Hadija Galma, moved to court seeking compensation from the British and Ken...

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o among 180 nominated for 2025 national heroes list
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 17, 2025

The list will be officially recognised on Mashujaa Day, October 20, with ceremonies to be held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.

Harambee Stars quartet among 31 sports personalities nominated as national heroes
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 16, 2025

The quartet were recommended for national honours for their contributions to Kenyan football, particularly their standout performances at the recently...

Ngugi wa Thiong’o to be honoured as national hero for transforming literature
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The National Heroes Council praised Ngugi for his enduring contribution to literature and culture, noting that his works have brought Kenyan literatur...

Public nominations open for 2025 national heroes ahead of Mashujaa Day
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 01, 2025

To qualify, a nominee must have shown outstanding selfless service to the country in any of the 14 categories listed under the First Schedule of the K...

Mashujaa Day: 142 to be feted as National Heroes Fund awaits activation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

Plans are also in the works to publish books detailing their significant roles in the country's history.

State to establish monument in Marsabit to honour 2006 plane crash victims
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 08, 2024

In a statement, the National Heroes Council announced their intent to create a monument in the county to honour all those who perished to preserve the...

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