List of Nationals Awarded During Jamhuri Day
More than 500 Kenyans were honored with the presidential awards to mark this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations that were held at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday. President William Ruto awarded citizens from the different fraternity for their efforts and work towards the nation demonstrating Kenya’s recognition of hard work and commitment.
Highlights of the Honorees
Head of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS)
Out of the seventy four distinguished awardees this year, one of them was Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
The Order of the Burning Spear honor comes in three classes: Chief Burning Spear (CBS); Elder Burning Spear (EBS); and Moran Burning Spear (MBS), and is bestowed on public dignitaries, professionals and members of public service who have distinguished themselves.
Other beneficiaries were a Luo Ohangla musician Prince Indah, and actresses Sarah Hassan and Brenda Wairimu.
The Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) is received for the service and mostly for brave and selfless people.
Moran with the Honorary Membership of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH)
Praising Douglas Kanja, Inspector General of Police and Other Five Members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), this was the third category of honor, in the Order of the Golden Heart.
Grand Prior of the Sacred Tribunal of the Order of the Golden Heart (GPH)
The second tier dignity was received by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu, its recipients usually include Deputy Presidents, Speakers of Parliament and senior public servants.
Order of the Burning Spear: CBS, EBS, MBS.
Order of the Golden Heart: Lastly, Chief (CGH), Elder (EGH), Moran (MGH).
These are: Distinguished Conduct Order (DCO), Distinguished Service Medal (DSM), Silver Star and the President’s Commendations for military and civilian formations.
Purpose of the Awards
These honors are awarded during national events to reward individual’s devotion to the country with the intention to promote such services throughout the country as the government demonstrates its support to recognizing accomplishment in services, arts and security.
The event was a testimony that there exist a lot of talent in the Kenyan society, as well as the fact that Kenyans are the backbone of the country’s development.