PHOTOS: How counties marked Mashujaa Day

Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku led Mashujaa Day celebration in Kitengela town. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Kenya marked the Mashujaa Day on Monday, October 20, keeping with a tradition observed every year since the promulgation of the 2010 constitution.

The national celebrations were led by President William Ruto at an event held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.

Similar activities were replicated across various counties with governors and county commissioners presiding over the events.

The Standard has documented, in pictures, how the nation's heroes were remembered.

Mashujaa Day celebrations were held at St. Marks Cherang'any High School in Trans Nzoia County and attended by County Commissioner Gideon Oyagi, Governor George Natembeya, Deputy Governor Philomena Kapkory, and other dignitaries. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]

Christopher Mosioma alias Embarambamba entertains guests at Marani Stadium in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Three boys arrive at Marani Stadium in Kisii County for Mashujaa Day celebrations pushing a hand made motorcycle before engaging Governor Simba Arati. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

West Pokot County Commissioner Khaliff Abdullahi and Governor Simon Kachapin at Makutano Primary School for Mashujaa Day activities. [Irissheel Shanzu, Standard]

Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha takes part in a traditional dance. [James Munyeki, Standard]

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa led this year’s activities at Matungu SDA Primary School Grounds in Matungu Constituency. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka leading Mashujaa Day celebrations at Bokoli Boys High School in Webuye West Sub-County. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit, dressed in traditional Maasai regalia, leading residents of Baragoi in celebrating Mashujaa Day. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]

Kwale County Governor Fatuma Achani and Kwale County Commissioner Stephen Orinde during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Tiribe Primary School Grounds in Mkongani Ward, Matuga Sub-County. [Robert Menza, Standard]

Acting Bomet County Commissioner Reuben Ratemo (left) with Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok during the 62nd Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kabungut Primary School Grounds in Sigorwet ward, Bomet Central Sub-county. [Kiprono Kurgat, Standard]

Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, wearing traditional Maasai attire, and Narok County Commissioner Kamket Lotiatia during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Sogoo High School in Amalo Sub-county. [George Sayagie, Standard]

Compiled by Denis Omondi