The National Heroes Council has invited members of the public, organisations and institutions to submit nominations for individuals to be considered for declaration as national heroes during Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations.
In a notice issued on June 2, 2026, Council Chair Jimmy Nuru Ondieki Angwenyi said nominations are now open for Kenyans who have made outstanding contributions to the country in various fields of national development.
“Nominations may be made by a member of the public, an organisation, a group of persons or an institution,” Angwenyi stated.
Criteria for recognition
According to the Kenya Heroes Act, No. 5 of 2014, an individual qualifies for consideration as a national hero if they have made a selfless and significant contribution to the country across defined areas of national importance.
These include liberation struggle, spiritual leadership, indigenous knowledge, cultural values and practices, arts, sports, scholarship, professionalism and research, peace-building, statesmanship, entrepreneurship and industry, philanthropy, human rights, national cohesion and integration, and environmental conservation.
The Council further stated that nominees must demonstrate values outlined under Article 10 of the Constitution of Kenya, including integrity and national unity, as well as qualities such as selflessness, courage, perseverance, commitment, expertise, talent, innovation, discipline, optimism and creativity.
How to submit nominations
Nomination forms are available on the Council’s official website, www.heroes.go.ke.
Applicants may submit nominations through multiple channels, including online submission via the Council’s website, email through nominations@heroes.go.ke, hand delivery to the National Heroes Council offices at Embankment Plaza, Upper Hill, Nairobi, or by post addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, National Heroes Council, P.O. Box 30001-00100, Nairobi.
All nominations must be submitted on or before July 1, 2026, for consideration ahead of Mashujaa Day, scheduled for October 20, 2026.
The Council said nominations will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Kenya Heroes Act, 2014.
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