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President Uhuru Kenyatta greets Kenyans on Jamhuri Day. [Courtesy]
One of the highlights of Jamhuri Day celebrations is the handing out of State honours to Kenyans who’ve offered exemplary service to the nation. Those who have gone beyond the call of duty. State commendations are common practice worldwide; we inherited ours from the British.
A friend sent a message to a WhatsApp group specifying the page in the Kenya Gazette where his name appeared. He was very delighted. Another friend didn’t show up for a golf game on Jamhuri Day so he could pick up his honours.
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