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President Uhuru leaves politicians out of commendation list

President Uhuru Kenyatta awards Maj Gen Ahmed Fatuma Gaiti with Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) during Jamhuri Day Celebrations at State House, Nairobi.

In an unprecedented move that caught everyone by surprise, President Uhuru Kenyatta left out politicians from state commendations awarded to achievers during the 56th celebrations of Jamhuri Day.

The list of persons who have rendered outstanding service to humanity and the country shrunk from 402 to 12.

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