Four kinds of people Uhuru Kenyatta gave national honours on Jamhuri Day

President Uhuru Kenyatta presided over the 54th Jamhuri Day celebrations held at the Moi Sports Stadium Kasarani, Nairobi on the 12th of December. In an event that recorded possibly the lowest turnout in years, the president gave Head of State Commendations to certain individuals who somehow earned it over the past one year. Though it is commendable for the president to grant these awards, questions were raised over the procedure for granting these awards. Martin Kamotho, also known as ‘Githeri Man’ by many was among those to be awarded, sparking wild debates on social media on whether he really deserved it. The Head of State Commendation (HSC) is an award given to a Kenyan who in one way or another, has done something for the country. Blogger and Cyber Activist Robert Alai who claims to be a voice for the voiceless is also among those who received the award. Other awards included the Golden Heart Award which will be awarded to National Assembly Speaker Ken Lusaka, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen among five others. Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson (SRC) Sarah Serem, Education PS Professor George Magoha, Former IEBC Chair Isaack Hassan and former NHIF CEO Simiyu Kirgotty are among those who received the Award of the Burning Spear. Order of the Grand Warrior, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Conduct Order, Uhodari Medal and Silver Star of Kenya are the other awards. According to National Honours Act of 2014, a person shall merit the conferment of a national honour if: The person exhibited or exhibits exemplary qualities, actions or achievements of Heroism, sacrifice, bravery, patriotism or leadership for the defence, benefit or betterment of the country or a county.The person who has made an exemplary contribution to the country or a county in the economic, social, scientific, academic, public administration, governance, sports, journalism, business, security or other fields.A state officer or public officer who has made an exemplary contribution to the betterment of the national or county governments, the executive, the judiciary, the legislature, an independent commission or an independent office.A person who has otherwise brought honor, glory or pride to the republic. By this, you can clearly see why the likes of ‘Githeri Man’ were given the award. Here is the full list of the individuals bestowed with commendations. The Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (a) The Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) Hon. Lusaka Makelo Kenneth Hon. Murkomen Onisimus Kipchumba Muthoka Peter Wambua Munga Peter Kahara Dr. Simba John Peter Nyangeri Ibui Titus Kirea Pamidimukkala Venkata Sambasiva Rao. The Uhodari Medal (UM) Major Ndeke Fredrick Afande (Posthumous) The Order of the Burning Spear (a) The First Class: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.) Maj. Gen Mulata Adan Kanchoro Dr. Nzomo Lydia N. Hon Wario Ali Oigara Joshua Dr. Macharia Nancy Njeri Kagia Ruth Wanjiku Maj. Gen Chepkuto Thomas Kipkosgei Njiraini John Karimi SAIG Mwangi Zachary Kingori Nkoroi Juster Nkirote Dr. Muriuki Gideon Maina Hassan Ahmed Isaac Serem Sarah Jepkemboi Prof. George A.O Magoha Epsom Mary Wood Ailsa Dr Kalua Isaac Peter Omutia Patrick Otulia Awori Florence Gitau Nancy Ruguru (b) The Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.) Brig. Walwa George Odhiambo Brig. Ong’oyi Martin Kizito Brig. Kendagor Albert Kiprop Brig. Farah Said Mohamed Brig. Waweru John Migui Brig. Muchendu Isaac Njoroge Brig. Kiugu Aphaxard Muthuri Brig. Loonena Vincent Brig. Ahmed Fatuma Gaiti Brig. Kahariri Charles Muriu Brig. Kamuri Dennis Nyaga Brig. (Rtd) Kirugi Samuel Ndururi Major (Rtd)Mativo Boniface Mutuku SAIG Ashimalla Henry Joseph AIG Gabow Noor Dr. Wanga Christopher Humphrey Mbiuki Jasper Micheni Ogallo Wycliffe Odiwuor Thuku Peter Kinuthia Kirgotty Simeon Ole Mbugua Peter Kariuki Kagika Michael Alfred Hon Sinyo Josephine Odira Hon. Ndetei Agnes Mutindi Hon. Teiyaa Janet Marania Bedi Jeswinder Singh Wakogi Elizabeth Wanjiku Ogutu Daniel Omondi Owuor Anne Elizabeth Mugo Jacqueline Patience Arwa Namasake Jason Nambalu Kiuluku Sellestina Anna Mbii Kiprono William Kibet Mwangi Samuel Thuita. (c) The Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.) Brig. Elmi Rashid Abdi Col. Githinji Peter Nyamu Col. (Dr) Muinde Justino Mutisya Col. (Dr) Ndegwa Japheth Mwenda Col. Njema Paul Kahuria Col. Kittony Josphat Kibet Col. Kamanda Patrick Ngui Col. Otieno Paul Owuor Col. Makau Jonathan Nzuki Col. Ketter David Kipkemboi Col. Gituma Lawrence Col. Musyimi Fredrick Ivonya Col. Githaga James Nderitu AIG Wahongo Owino Charles AIG Ondiek Owira Henry AIG Kiget Joseph Kipsang AIG Kapchanga Kitoo Simatwa CP Mutugi Musyoki Meshack CP Kuraru Rosemary Sipatan SSP Ranka Kinyaga Peter Prof Biamah Elijah K. Muktar Abdi Ali Nkanatha Joshua Muriungi Sigey Nixon Kipkemoi Ototo George Dr. Cherutich Peter Kipkoech Dr. Aruasa Wilson Kipkirui Machayo Alfred Imbahale Amb. Bitok Julius Kibet Asugah Ann Muthoni Mwilu Boniface Nduva Gichohi Dick Kagwe Gioche Winnie Mukami Muthaura Paul Murithi Nkumbuku Luke Mungiria Mwangi Dann Ezekiel Nariangai Rita Kavashe Col. (Rtd.) Assava Jimmy Ingavo Jabane Abdirashid Mohamed Okeyo Erick Ouma Arithi Javanson Kithinji Dr. Suleiman Mohamed Salim Seif Dr. Kioko Jackson Kimeu Nderitu Ann Njeri Dr. Julius Jwan Mercy Karogo Gitau Anne Rwamba Kinyua Serah Njeri Muhoro James Maina Kassait Immaculate Muringo The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) Sgt. Mugambi Daniel Murithi Sgt. Ntogaiti Doris WOI Abuo Jacton Okombo The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (O.G.W.) Lt. Col. Kathingo Patrick Titus Lt. Col. Gitonga Alfred Mwihuri Major Chege Simon Kabogo Major Kimani Joseph Mithamo Major Kwambai Joan Jebet Major Leshan Pius Lt. Ngumbi Stephen Sila Lt. Col. Burje Abdulkadir Mohammed WO I Haji Omar Bwana WO I Kiptum Francis Kirwa AIG Ndungu Peter AIG Akoru James Ajore AIG Rono Philip AIG Mbinda Grace Anyona AIG Kanyeki Gitahi SSP Mwau Charles Kyale SSP Mwangi Simon Wanderi SP Maiyo Noah Kirwa SP Sambu David Wafula SP Mwachi Pius Masai CP Kamau John Sgt. Simboi Jackson Sgt. Mategwa David Sohelo Ondego Enock Mungai Mary N. Methu Margaret Wanjiru Wanja Sambu John Kipkurui Adur Thomas Mboya Lengees Teresia Misti Keranga Bahati Mwita Dr. Asembo Kenedy Wachaga James Mburu Kotut Rebecca Chepkorir Dr. Wambugu Rosellyne Nyawira Dr. Kereger Eliud Kiplimo M’imwonyo Jason M’Kirea Kabita Sacinta Mwariama Ragwa Eustace Micheni Ndolo Shem Mbaka Cecilia Gitonga Margaret Wanjiru Wekesa Gladys Indimulli Kahi Alfred Gikonyo Patrick Kuria Dr. Kyuma Richard Kavila Nyamasyo Jeremiah Ndola Kibogy Margaret Jemutai Rugut Rosemary C. Saina Okiyo Martin Osang’iri Dr. John O. Onsati Dr. Kibarabara Gerry Ngugi Karago Joseph. The Silver Star (S.S.) of Kenya Lt. Col. Koech Joel Kiplagat Lt. Co.l Lekolool Timothy Stelu Major Nzola Samuel Ochola Major Ndungu Geoffrey Nderitu Lt. Kariuki Bernard Nderitu Sgt. Ali Mohamed Juma Cpl. Owondo Peter Otieno Pte Kechui Benjamin Cheruiyot Pte Naibei Eliud Kiplangat PC Ambwere Maurice Pte Ewoi Gregory Ekuwon (Posthumous) Sgt. Lekuso Stopa (Posthumous) Cpl. Owiye Kennedy Omondi (Posthumous) The Head of States Commendation (HSC) Military Division Lt. Col. Aloka Apollo Ogola L/Cpl. Wambugu Jeremiah Pte Renger Frankline Pte Kyaka Joseph Pte Malowa Johnson WO I Kamau David Ndwiga WO I Muvumba Samuel Rajab Cpl. Muchiri Dominic Cpl. Ambingo Elly AIG Karege Charles SSGT Morara Jones Sgt. Maruh Elijah Kiprotich Sgt. Kipkoech David Sgt. Woshe Samuel Riwe CP Mutugi Musyoki Meshack CP Nyamamba Prosper CP Kirui Jonah Kiplimo CP Kamau Godhard M. CP Ng’ang’a Joseph Gathogo CI Ali Hadi Fatuma IP Chesoi Elizabeth IP Lenaruti James IP Kemboi Abraham Cpl Kesio Willy Cpl Chepsongol Philip Cherop SP Shamala Aggrey M’mbote ASP Gitau Mwangi Gillion Sgt. Ali Mohamed Juma Cpl. Ogot Kennedy Ogallo Cpl. Dagane Bahir Sirat Cpl. Salaton Duncan Taiko Cpl. Abdi Abdisalam Mohamed Cpl. Mungai Moses Cpl. yego Michael PC Koech Robinson PC Mwachala Samuel PC Muthama Anthony APC Chege James ngugi PC Mochama Clinton PC Ndiria Amos Maina Mohamed Ibrahim Sheikh (Posthumus) The Head of States Commendation (HSC) Civilian Division Jeremiah Andrew Chalwa Moraa Angela Melissa Ngondu Joseph Njiraini Mehmood Shahid Karianjahi Gilbert Kabage Manzoor Farah Mohamed Masha Daniel Safari Gona Kamau phylis Wangeci Okinda John Odhiambo Muandale Margaret Sayo Kegode Anyango Meresa Okebe Munyakane John Victor Thairu Kamau Paul Oterah Faith Agoni Hussein Adan Ibrahim Sister Amolo Anastacia F Waguta Erastus Kangethe Sawe Elizabeth Siokwei Kipsoi Abigael Jepkorir Nderitu Kago Koske Esther C. Mwaringa Shadrack Harrison Ouma Joshua Harry Okoth Kipkemoi Henry Hosea Abdallah Salim Salim Ashiono Maurice Inyama Owiti Winnie Julie Awino Nuria Golo Halake Abdi Ibrahim Maalim Isolio Mabel Imali Kanga Erustus Mutembei Chemaswet Peter Apostle Kimani William John Mwangi Josh Kahiga Kanyanjui Samson Hellen Nkaissery Njoroge Njogu Wanjiru Carol Ndung’u Lucy Gichuru Wambui Evangelist Ngunjiri Lucy Evangelist Wairimu Teresia Mureithi James Buku Munyori Njoroge Pauline Itumbi Dennis Onyango Robert Alai Kamotho Martin Macharia John Gichuhi Mwangi Daniel Githinji Maribe Jackie Githae Ben Mwita Roy Smith Hashi Abdulkadir Kamau Samuel Arocho Billy King’ori Ruth Wanjiku Fatuma Zarika.

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