For the first time in history kirinyaga county is hosting 2021Mashujaa celebrations. People started trooping into the stadium from as early as 5am. A heavy downpour early Wednesday did not dampen the mood with locals braving rains to line up waiting to access the stadium which has 15 terraces.

 President Uhuru Kenyatta is leading the nation in marking event we are expecting Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera to attend the event since he is in the country .

Following the covid-19 protocols ,the government  announced that only 3,000 people with invitation cards would be allowed into the stadium.