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."