AMN PLUS-October 20, 2026
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said in a social media post this afternoon that he had attended Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, Kenya, where he paid tribute to the heroes who fought for freedom and sacrificed their lives to defend their nation.
The Prime Minister said, โToday, I had the honour of attending Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, Kenya, where I delivered remarks paying tribute to the heroes who fought for freedom and those who made the ultimate sacrifices to safeguard their nation. I honour their courage and legacy!โ
He said Kenyaโs history of courage and sacrifice resonated deeply with Ethiopiaโs own history of Adwa, where Ethiopians from across the country united to defend their homeland, adding that freedom was won through courage, unity, and sacrifice.
โKenyaโs history of courage and sacrifice resonates deeply with Ethiopiaโs own story of Adwa, where Ethiopians from every corner of the country united to defend their homeland. These shared histories remind us that freedom was never given; it was won through courage, unity, and sacrifice,โ he said.
The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation between Ethiopia and Kenya, citing their shared history as a foundation for closer ties.
โAs our histories are intertwined, so too must our futures be. Through the spirit of Medemer, Ethiopia and Kenya must continue building on our existing cooperation in clean energy, connectivity, telecommunications, and trade to create greater opportunities and shared prosperity for our people,โ he stated.
Concluding his message, Prime Minister Abiy paid tribute to those honoured during the celebrations, saying, โTo all those honoured today, I salute you. Happy Mashujaa Day!โ
