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Let's be sincere about our heroes, heroines to bring back glory

Some of the heroes that were feted on Mashujaa Day. [PCS]

Mashujaa Day, observed on October 20th since Kenya's independence, used to be known as Kenyatta Day until our 2010 Constitution (Article 9(3)).

On October 20th we celebrate our political independence heroes and other special heroes and heroines who have done brave and courageous things. They include the Mashujaa who contributed to liberation of Kenya from colonialism.

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