In Eldoret, Abiy Ahmed honours Kenyan heroes
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Horndiplomat
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed paid tribute to independence fighters and Kenyan national heroes at Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret on 20 October 2026. He compared their history with Ethiopia’s Battle of Adwa and called for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries, according to Horndiplomat.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed paid tribute to Kenyan freedom fighters and national heroes during Mashujaa Day celebrations on 20 October in Eldoret, Kenya. He drew a comparison between their struggle and the Battle of Adwa, won by Ethiopia against an Italian army in 1896, according to a statement posted by Abiy Ahmed on X and reported by Horndiplomat.
The Ethiopian head of government called for stronger economic cooperation between the two countries in clean energy, telecommunications, trade and regional connectivity. He spoke in particular of the aim of creating more opportunities and shared prosperity for their people.
Mashujaa Day, celebrated every year on 20 October, honours Kenyans who contributed to the country’s independence and development. Abiy Ahmed attended the celebrations alongside Kenyan President William Ruto, as he had at the two leaders’ meeting for Kenya’s national day, reported the previous day.
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