Three players From The Kenya Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation were among 142 individuals feted by President Willaim Ruto during the Mashujaa celebrations held in Kwale.

Those who were feted including some posthumous were grouped into 14 categories.

The three are Kenyan ladies team captain Salma Ali, Men’s Captain Master Elvis Malipe Ole Mpakuanik and Lona Abiero.

"Let us remember the examples of our first mashujaa and be inspired by their values, achievements and legacy. Let us do our part to promote national cohesion and inclusion and to combat division, tribalism and exclusion. Let us remember that without unity, our freedom and our future would be under threat. Together, we are unstoppable in pursuit of our aspirations and immovable in the face of any challenge." said President Ruto in his speech.

Adding" I am encouraged by the bravery, diligence and loyalty with which Kenyans of all walks of life undertake their professional and social tasks, fighting crime and terrorism, defending the nation's territorial integrity, treating the sick, feeding the nation, teaching our children and serving the needs of underprivileged citizens. To you all, I convey the gratitude and appreciation of all Kenyans. It is in these things that heroism lies. The fact that we must do them every day doesn’t make them any less heroic or extraordinary - ushujaa is doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways. Therefore, whatever our vocation, let us apply ourselves with zeal because that is how great nations are built."