Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Eldoret, Kenya, today to attend a national holiday celebration honoring the country’s heroes.
In a Facebook post, the Office of the Prime Minister said the prime minister invited as a guest of honor by the Kenyan government to Mshujaa Day celebration “honoring those who have contributed to the country’s freedom, sovereignty, and development.”
Known as Mashujaa Day, or Heroes’ Day in Swahili, the annual national holiday is celebrated on October 20. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Kenya’s independence, sovereignty and national development.
The day was formerly known as Kenyatta Day, in honor of Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta.
