The National Heroes Council has opened a 14-day public consultation on people proposed for recognition as Kenya’s national heroes.
The Council has invited members of the public to submit objections or representations against any person they believe does not deserve the honour.
In a notice signed by Council Chairman Jimmy Nuru Ondieki Angwenyi, the Council said the names of the proposed national heroes, together with brief summaries of their achievements, are available on its website.
“Members of the public who are of the opinion that any person proposed to be honoured is not deserving of such recognition are hereby invited to submit any objections and representations,” the notice states.
The Council is established under the Kenya Heroes Act No. 5 of 2014 and is responsible for identifying, selecting and providing for the recognition of national heroes.
The Council said objections and representations must be submitted through sworn affidavits within 14 days of publication of the notice.
The deadline is September 15, 2026.
Members of the public can submit their views by email to [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected].
They can also hand-deliver submissions to the office of the Chief Executive Officer of the National Heroes Council at Mezzanine Floor, Embankment Plaza, Upper Hill.
Submissions can also be sent by post to the Chief Executive Officer, National Heroes Council, P.O Box 30001-00100, Nairobi.
The Council said all submissions received will be considered in accordance with the Kenya Heroes Act No. 5 of 2014.
Its functions include searching for and recommending individuals who have made selfless and exemplary contributions to Kenya across 14 categories. These include sports, arts, the liberation struggle, environmental conservation and peace-making.
The Council also manages the National Heroes Square and designs commemorative items. It leads posthumous or live recognitions during national events such as Mashujaa Day.
It also administers state assistance, privileges and support services to deserving heroes, heroines and their dependents.
The Council formulates policies on national heroes, maintains official registers and conducts civic education aimed at promoting patriotism and national unity.
The public consultation gives Kenyans an opportunity to raise objections or make representations before the proposed honours are considered under the law.
