diff --git a/CHANGELOG b/CHANGELOG
index 02cb0637e..70f6e78df 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG
+++ b/CHANGELOG
@@ -1,3 +1,12 @@
+v1.7.9 Mar 09, 2020
+====================
+
+* Add setuptools 46.0.0, remove setuptools 45.2.0
+  for stack(s) cflinuxfs3
+  (https://www.pivotaltracker.com/story/show/171687968)
+  (https://www.pivotaltracker.com/story/show/171684824)
+
+
 v1.7.8 Feb 10, 2020
 ====================
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
index 25a6ced8b..cb1ad9b47 100644
--- a/VERSION
+++ b/VERSION
@@ -1 +1 @@
-1.7.8
\ No newline at end of file
+1.7.9
\ No newline at end of file