President William Ruto announced ambitious government plans during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui to construct at least 50 mega dams, aiming to irrigate 2 million acres for a food-secure nation and transform Kenya into a first-world country.

• Target: 50 mega dams to irrigate 2 million acres of land.
• Key figure involved: President William Ruto.
• Economic vision also includes expanding energy generation from 2,300MW to at least 10,000MW within the next decade, with research on Kenya's first nuclear energy plant in Siaya county.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the chief guest at Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebrations held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui. President Faye also embarked on a State visit to strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Senegal.

• The celebrations honor Kenya's heroes and heroines who contributed to the country’s freedom and development.
• President William Ruto arrived to lead the nation in marking the event, acknowledging the cheering crowds.
• Security remains tight at the venue.

President William Ruto has dedicated the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, honoring his legacy as a monumental statesman. The announcement was made during the Mashujaa Day commemoration at Ithooke Stadium in Kitui, where President Ruto led a moment of silence for Odinga, emphasizing his commitment to a united and stable nation.

• President Ruto anchored the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations in honor of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
• Visiting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye praised the celebrations, highlighting their role in honoring heroes and inspiring patriotism.
• Mozambique Prime Minister Maria Benvinda Levy urged Kenyans to use the day for self-reflection and also paid tribute to Odinga as an "African icon."

During Mashujaa Day celebrations, President William Ruto posthumously awarded the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH) to the late former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, for his significant service and contributions to Kenya's national unity. Ruto lauded Odinga as a selfless leader who profoundly believed in Kenya, highlighting his enduring commitment despite personal challenges.

• President Ruto dedicated the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations to Odinga's legacy, describing him as a "towering statesman" and "hero."
• The Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is reserved for the most distinguished service and is rarely awarded, with past recipients including heads of state.
• The conferment comes just days after Odinga's passing on October 15, 2025, which initiated a national mourning period.
• Visiting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Chief Guest, also praised the Mashujaa Day celebrations and paid tribute to Odinga's contributions to Kenya's democracy.