Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has reassured the public that the Mashujaa Day celebrations will proceed as scheduled on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Ithookwe Stadium, despite recent developments.

Speaking while flanked by a delegation of MPs from the region, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Kawaya asserted that the event is a national day that cannot be postponed.

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Mashujaa is ON

“Mashujaa Day is ON. We want to assure everyone that the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kitui this Monday will go on as planned. It is a constitutional day that cannot be postponed,” he stated.

Kawaya noted that as part of the celebrations, honouring the departed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga would take center stage.

“This year’s event will not only celebrate our heroes but also honour the late Raila Odinga, a true national hero who left an indelible mark on our country.
We will also celebrate,” he stated.

“President William Ruto for his exceptional development work across Ukambani. Roads and bridges in Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni are transforming our region and improving lives.” he added.

President Ruto’s planned visit to the Ukambani region was cut short after receiving news of Raila Odinga’s passing on Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The president’s tour to commission several development projects across the region was to culminate on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Mashujaa Day

Plans for the visit had been finalised on Friday, October 10, 2025, following a meeting between the president and a delegation of Kenya Kwanza MPs and government officials from the three counties.

The three-time MP led a delegation of Kamba Leaders alongside Labour CS Mutua on October 10, at State House.

Other leaders who attended the State House planning event are PS Jonahthan Mueke, MPs Mwengi Mutuse (Kibwezi West), Rachael Kaki Nyamai (Kitui South), Caleb Mule (Machakos Town), Joshua Mwalyo (Masinga), and Nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Beth Syengo.