Uhuru's Family Members Amongst List Of Presidential Awardees

The Order of the Golden Heart (OGH) - the highest award given to civilians- was given on Wednesday, July 13 to...

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Uhuru's Family Members Amongst List Of Presidential Awardees
President Uhuru Kenyatta speaking when he presided over the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the AMREF International University (AMIU) campus at the Ruiru Northlands in Kiambu County. /PSCU

President Uhuru Kenyatta has awarded several Kenyans with presidential awards, including some members of his family.

The Order of the Golden Heart (OGH) - the highest award given to civilians- was given on Wednesday, July 13 to his nephew, Jomo Gecaga, who also serves as his Personal Assistant.

Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita, billionaire Paul Ndung'u, First lady Margaret Kenyatta's Chief of Staff Constance Gakonyo, Florence Awori, and Kennedy Waitukika Kihara also received the OGH award.

Uhuru's nephew, Jomo Gecaga, who also serves as his Personal Assistant. /FILE

Principal Administrative Secretary in the Office of the President Kennedy Kihara and Dr Florence Awori are also beneficiaries of the OGH.

Uhuru's niece, Nana Gecaga, was awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (OBS). She is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

Awardees of the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (OBS) include State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena, Justices Isaac Lenaola and Daniel Musinga, Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu and political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi who has been working at State House as a political advisor.

Laibuta Imaana, Kenya’s first blind judge, was also awarded the EBS.

Prof Lukoye Atwoli, Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Chief David Omwoyo as well as M-Pesa Africa Managing Director Sitoyo Lopokoiyit were named recipients of the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialist Dr Francis Kagema was also conferred with the MBS alongside 101 other individuals.

Notable names among 156 individuals conferred with the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) include Issac Andabwa, secretary general of the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union Secretary General (KNPSWU).

Some 180 civilians were also awarded Head of State’s Commendation while 24 officers received the same honour under the military division.