Citizen Television news anchor Mwanahamisi Hamadi is among the 184 individuals who will be honored as national heroes during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Ithookwe Stadium, Kitui County.

Hamadi is being awarded for her popular TV programme Mwanamke Bomba, which airs on Citizen TV.

The programme highlights ordinary Kenyan women who are doing extraordinary things in society through entrepreneurship, innovation, and community leadership.

In a statement on Monday, October 20, Hamadi expressed her gratitude to those who recognized her as a national hero.

“A hero is one who sees an opportunity to serve and help their community. I would like to thank all those who have given us this honour. It strengthens our resolve to continue doing good work for the benefit of the community and the nation as a whole,” said the Citizen TV journalist.

 Other notable figures who will be honored during the celebrations include music producer Clement Rapudo Sijenyi, popularly known as Clemo, musician Paul Julius Nunda alias Jua Cali, Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Ted Josiah, Harriette Igonga Chiggai, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Nassir, and Treasury PS Chris Kiptoo.

Harambee Stars players, Wesley Ogam Rabok, Omar Aboud, Bryne Omondi, and Alpha Onyango will also be recognized during the event.

Mashujaa Day, which is marked annually on October 20, honours and pays tribute to Kenyans who significantly contributed to the country's struggle for independence from colonial rule.

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It was formerly known as Kenyatta Day before it was renamed after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.

The 2025 Mashujaa Day celebrations are being led by President William Ruto, with his Senegalese counterpart, President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, being the chief guest.

Senior government officials, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, are also in attendance.