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Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together

President William Ruto takes a lap of honour during Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Kericho Green Stadium. [Benjamin Imende, Standard]

This year's Mashujaa Day took place in Kericho County. The decision to rotate the national holiday around the different counties was patriotic and judicious as it honours the role every community played in the independence struggle.

It also recognises new heroes and heroines emerging all over the republic and bring honour to the country in a variety of disciplines.

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