Kwale County is preparing to host this year’s Mashujaa Day national celebrations set for October 20 for the first time in Kenya’s history.
The event will bring significant regional benefits, including infrastructural development and economic growth.
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will focus on “Affordable Housing,” a key pillar of the Government’s bottom-up economic transformation agenda (BETA).
This initiative aims to boost homeownership and address Kenya’s housing deficitKwale is already benefitting from key infrastructure projects, including the near-completion of Kwale Stadium which has created from job opportunities for the residents.
The primary event will be held at the Kwale Stadium, which is currently undergoing a massive facelift to accommodate the expected 12,000 guests, including national dignitaries, local residents, and tourists.
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Principal Secretary, Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo pointed out that the renovations at the stadium are progressing swiftly, with construction works nearing completion.
The stadium, which previously had only two terraces, will feature expanded seating and modern amenities to host the Mashujaa Day event.
“Contractors have been working around the clock to ensure that the stadium will be ready for the big day. Once completed, the facility will stand as a lasting legacy for Kwale, with potential to host sporting events, including Kenya Premier League matches—a significant upgrade that was unimaginable before this project began,” Omollo stated.
Alongside the stadium, President Ruto will host a luncheon at the County Commissioner’s residence, which is being transformed into a mini state lodge.
