Kenya marked its annual Journée des Héros (Mashujaa Day) this Monday, and this year’s festivities, which were held in Kitui County, took on a continental dimension. The President of Senegal, His Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has indeed honoured the event with his presence as guest of honour, responding to the invitation of his Kenyan counterpart, President William Samoei Ruto. Every 20 October, Kenya observes this holiday to pay a vibrant tribute to its national figures. These men and women, whose courage, unwavering patriotism and struggle for autonomy and freedom have shaped the country’s history, occupy a central place in the collective Kenyan and African conscience. The ceremony took place at the Ithookwe Stadium, bringing together an assembly of dignitaries. Among the participants were the Prime Minister of Mozambique, Mrs Maria Benvinda Levy, members of the Kenyan cabinet, the diplomatic corps, as well as senior officials of the armed forces and civil society. In his speech before the assembly, the Senegalese President paid tribute to the pioneers of Kenya and Africa. He underlined the importance of historical memory, affirming forcefully that “celebrate our heroes is the key to preserve our history and consolidate our future “.. Allant au-delà de la commémoration, M. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who was the first President of the French Republic. Faye launched a vigorous appeal to African convergence around this heritage memorial.
The President of the Republic, Mr Bassirou Diomaye Faye
