The National Heroes Council (NHC) has nominated 242 Kenyans for national hero status in 2026, with notable figures like the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto among them.

• 242 Kenyans have been nominated for national hero status.
• Key nominees include the late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and independence-era freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto.
• The nominations recognize contributions across various fields, including statesmanship, constitutional reform, social justice, governance, sports, and scholarship, with the final conferment expected during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20.