Mashujaa Day commemorates and honors the heroes who have molded Kenya's history. Being broke does not mean you cannot have fun. Here are a few ways you can make your Mashujaa day memorable.

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1. Attend the Mashujaa Day celebrations

This activity will cost less than a hundred shillings. All you have to do is show up at the stadium. You will get a chance to enjoy music and other entertainment organized by the county at no cost. This year, celebrations will take place in Kericho County in an effort to boost devolution.

PHOTO | COURTESY stadium

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2. Picnic in the Park

Organizing a picnic at a nearby park is one of the most straightforward yet enjoyable ways to celebrate Mashujaa Day on a budget. Gather your friends and family, make homemade snacks, and spend the day outside. You can play traditional Kenyan games like Bao or participate in storytelling sessions on Kenyan heroes who have made an indelible mark on the country.

PHOTO | COURTESY Park

3. Community Clean-Up

Organize a communal clean-up to make yourself a hero. Mashujaa Day is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help to make the environment cleaner and healthier. Grab some trash bags and gloves, gather your neighbors, and spend the day cleaning up a nearby park, street, or beach.

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4. Have a movie night

you can go to the movies with your friends or organize a movie night with family and enjoy watching several historical movies or documentaries about Kenya's struggle for independence and how life has been since independence.

PHOTO | COURTESY movie 

5. Have a cultural cookout

kenya has over 40 tribes, and each has its dishes. You can spend the day trying to make meals from different tribes, invite friends over and have a cookout, or enjoy nyama choma and beer together. 

PHOTO | COURTESY Food

Celebrating Mashujaa Day on a budget doesn't mean sacrificing the fun or significance of the occasion. You can make the day memorable without spending a fortune by embracing creativity, community spirit, and resourcefulness.