Tag Archives: Ithookwe Stadium

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County be renamed in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. Kalonzo made the call on Thursday while visiting Opoda Farm in Bondo, where he joined family members and leaders to pay tribute to …

The late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has posthumously received Kenya’s highest state honour, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.), awarded by President William Ruto during the 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County. A gazette notice issued on October 20, 2025, …

Thousands of Kenyans thronged Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County early Monday morning for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations. By dawn, crowds were already streaming into the 10,000-capacity stadium—expected to host at least 20,000 people—braving long queues and heightened security checks to take part in the national event honouring Kenya’s heroes. …

Stephen Kariuki, a 71-year-old resident of Nakuru County, has walked for hundreds of kilometres to attend this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui. Kariuki recalls being a young boy during Kenya’s independence and says he couldn’t actively participate in the liberation struggle. To honour those who did, …

This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County. In the Akamba language, “Ithookwe” roughly translates to “the blessed place,” “a place of rest,” or “a peaceful place.” The name comes from the root words “thooko” or “kuthooka,” meaning to rest or to be at …

Kenyans will celebrate Mashujaa Day on Sunday, October 20, 2025 — a national holiday dedicated to honouring individuals who played a vital role in the nation’s liberation and progress. The main ceremony will take place at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, with President William Ruto officiating. Click here to join …

President William Ruto on Friday met with a delegation of Ukambani leaders at State House, Nairobi, to deliberate on his upcoming visit to the region and preparations for the Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20. The team, led by Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, included top government officials and …

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has confirmed that construction of Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, the designated venue for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, is nearing completion. Speaking during an inspection tour on Friday, Omollo reported that works at the 10,000-capacity facility are 80 percent complete, with the remaining tasks …