More than 480 Kenyans were on Monday, December 12, awarded state commendations in recognition of their work in various disciplines.
The individuals were feted during the country's 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations presided over by President William Ruto.
Among those on the list of 482 individuals is Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati who was feted with the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH) award, which falls within the highest category of state awards in Kenya.
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President Ruto also awarded IEBC Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) award.
The electoral body's CEO Hussein Marjan was honoured with Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) medal.
President Ruto had during the announcement of the presidential results in August praised Chebukati as the hero of the 2022 general election. The IEBC boss was flanked by Marjan, Molu and Guliye after four other commissioners led by Vice-chairperson Juliana Cherera disowned the results, claiming the final tally was conducted in an 'opaque manner'.
Meanwhile, the medal list also includes a number of politicians including Kenya Kwanza MPs, who formed part of Ruto's inner circle during the last election.
The legislators include Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah and his Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro who have been feted with Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart and Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear medals respectively.
Other politicians on the list include National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Glady Boss and former Mandera Governor Ali Roba among others.
Media personality John Sibi-Okumu, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) CEO Paul Russo and former Kenya international football midfielder Allan Thigo were also recognised with various medals.
"In recognition of distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, confer Awards and Honours to the following persons," a gazette notice dated December 12 reads in part.
Here is the full list:
ORDER OF THE GOLDEN HEART
(a) First Class: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH)
His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
(b) Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH)
- Hon. Njuki Onesmus Muthomi
- Hon. Kahiga Mwalimu Edward Mutahi
- Hon. Kachapin Simon Kitalei
- Hon. Cheboi Benjamin Chesire
- Hon. Ottichilo Wilber Khasilwa
- Hon. Malombe Julius Makau
- Hon. Adam Nathif Jama
- Hon. Sang Stephen Kipyego
- Hon. Barchok Hillary Kipngeno
- Hon. Irungu Joshua Wakahora
- Hon. Timamy Issa Abdalla
- Hon. Roba Ali Ibrahim
- Mr. Chebukati Wanyonyi Wafula
(c) Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH) - Lt. Gen Kendagor Albert Kiprop
- Lt. Gen Njiru Peter Mbogo
- Lt. Gen Mwangi Jonah Maina
- Maj. Gen. Omenda John Mugaravai
- Hon. Gladys Jepkosgei Boss
- Hon. Wandayi James Opiyo
- Hon. Ichung'wah Anthony Kimani
- Hon. Murungi Kathuri
- Hon. Cheruiyot Aaron Kipkirui
ORDER OF THE BURNING SPEAR
(a) First Class: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) - Maj. Gen. Waliaula Bernard
- Maj. Gen. Muteti Peter Kimani
- Maj. Gen. Kiugu Aphaxard Muthuri
- Maj. Gen. Radina Stephen Otieno
- Dr. Mwasserah Abdul Khalfan
- Hon. Mwaka Robert Mbui
- Hon. Baya Owen Yaa
- Hon. Onyiengo Silvanus Osoro
- Hon. Waqo Naomi Jillo
- Hon. Wambua Enoch Kiio
- Hon. Ndindi Nyoro
- Mr. Waiguru George Kimani
- Mrs. Shikuku Agnes Nafula
(b) Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) - Brig. Mwamburi Joakim Ngure
- Brig. Gituma Lawrence Miringo
- Brig. Otieno Paul Owuor
- Brig. Ng'ang'a Thomas Njoroge
- Brig. Omari Ibrahim Khamisi
- Brig. Imboywa Christopher Lutomia
- Brig. Okumu George
- Brig. Muhindi Edward
- SAIG Ndungu Peter
- Prof. Guliye Abdi Yakub
- Prof. Ochieng Washington Yotto
- Prof. Okowa Phoebe Nyawade
- Amb. Mwinzi Mwende
- Amb. Leshore Cleland
- Amb. Esipisu Manoah Caleb
- Dr. Shah Manoj Ramnikal
- Dr. Langat Moses
- Dr. Olet Pamela
- Eng. Alima Samwel Aluoch Otieno
- Hon. Ogola Eric Kennedy Okumu
- Hon. Muchelule Aggrey Otsyula
- Mr. Mugo Joseph Washington
- Mr. Isaboke Stephen Motari
- Mr. Ngowa Stephen Masha
- Mr. Nkodi Michael Tialai
- Mr. Tuiyott Francis
- Mr. Koyier Thomas Okoth
- Mr. Molu Boya
- Mr. Russo Rushdie Paul
- Mr. Gichu Paul Watoro
- Mr. Patel Divyesu Indubhai
- Dr. Shah Manish Ramniklal
- Mr. Kabatesi Kibisu
- Mr. Ndalana Nicodemus Musyoka
- Mr. Mbeca John Njeru
(c) Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) - Col. Oduor Charles Ong’ong’e
- Col. Cherutich Joel Kiprop
- Col. Kitiro Pascal Mara
- Col. Guleid Imano Karu
- Col. Ptiony Emmanuel Lotu
- Col. Kathingo Patrick Titus
- Col. Melanyi Stephen Kilelo
- Col. Korir Peter Korir
- Col. Aruasa Paul Towett
- AIG Bunei David Rono
- AIG Kisyungu Lawrence Wambua
- AIG Nyakwaka Bernard Onyango
- AIG Mwivanda Noah Jacob
- AIG Guyo Ibrahim Jilo
- AIG Kitili Julius Muthama
- AIG Owino Lawrence Okech Owino
- AIG Makokha Vincent Kinas
- AIG Mwamburi Edward Maghanga
- AIG Odero Tom Mboya
- Prof. Humphrey Peter Ouko Ororah
- Prof. Kosgey Isaac Sanga
- Amb. Lemoshira Richard Moi
- Amb. Waweru James Ndirangu
- Amb. Vungo Joseph
- Dr. Munyao Leah Mumbua Mbaluka
- Dr. Ramji Vinod Lalji
- Dr. Nyaberi Justry Patrick Lumumba
- Dr. Ahmed Omar Ahmed
- Dr. Komora Amani Yuda
- Dr. Chepchieng Joshua Kimwetich
- Dr. Marang'a Moses Wambugu
- Dr. Obong'o Sylvester Odhiambo
- Eng. Obam Daniel Onyango
- Col. (Rtd.) Mshimba Alfred Mtuweta
- Mr. Mulondo Longinus Anabaswa
- Mr. Lugonzo Wilson Adove
- Mr. Owuor Naman Nimrod
- Mr. Voto Eliud Samwel
- Mr. Kabuti George Njuguna
- Mr. Onditi Kennedy
- Mr. Guare Paul Muraya Mwangi
- Mr. Rukwaro Godfrey Gitahi
- Mr. Chelimo John Kiprono
- Mr. Murithi Linus Labanson
- Mr. Balala Mohammed Salim
- Mr. Muriithi Joseph Kanyiri
- Mr. Lilan Paul
- Mr. Mutega John Njoroge
- Mr. Obino Henry Mackdonald Ohuru
- Mr. Wanderi Simon Mwangi
- Mr. Marjan Marjan Hussein
- Mr. Khawaja Odil Alshed
- Mr. Wambugu John Mwai
- Mr. Mwangi David Komu
- Mr. Terer Long'et Kiprono
- Mr. Gitu Geoffery Mbirua
- Mr. Ondego Otieno John
- Mr. Lengapiani Peter Lemanton
- Mr. Taib Ali Taib
- Mr. Tinega Julius Bogonko
- Mrs. Muhati Librata Nekesa
- Mrs. Samoei Hellen Chepkurgat
- Mrs. Chege Jane Wambui
- Mrs. Rotich Christine Chepkurui
- Ms. Bwari Everlyne Motari
- Ms. Lijembe Matilda Tembesi
- Ms. Gichangi Eunice Wanjiku
- Ms. Ashubwe Nelly Peres
- Ms. Lentupuru Caroline Naikena
- Ms. Matheka Mumbua Teresia
- Lt. Col. (Rtd) Kibusia Joseph Kalymoi
THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT ORDER (DCO)
CIP Kelo Musyimi
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM) - WOII Mujibu Mohamed Said
- Ssgt Kiprono Samuel Maiyo
Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) of Kenya - Brig. Ahmed Mohamed Saman
- Col. Opiyo Oswald Oduor
- Lt. Col. Okwaro Fredrick Ouma
- Maj. Tuwey Stephen Kimeli
- Maj. Wangui Kevin Karume
- Capt. Okumu Anderson Olero
- Snr. Pte. Wanyama Robert Waswa (Posthumous)
- Snr. Pte. Shure Hamis Yunis (Posthumous)
- Cpl. Maina Samuel Mburai
- AIG Lagat Eliud Kipkoech
- ASP Mureithi Alex Nyaki
- SSP Macharia John Maina
- IP Riwe Samuel Woshe
- PC Saina Kipkemboi Emmanuel
- Prof. Ngala Frederick Angaga
- SSP Sichei John Samburumo
- SSP Mwinga Samson Njeru
- SSP Kirera George Muuru
- SSP Julius Rem Mutabari
- SSP Masai Peter Naliakho
- SSP Bett Samwel Kipkemoy
- SSP Kibet Wilhelm Kimutai
- S/Sgt. Gachogu Daniel Mwangi
- Sgt. Mwangi Isaac Kimani
- CP Mbatha Bernard Kituku
- CP Mashua Juma Ali
- Dr. Mukaria Samson Murangiri
- Dr. Chacha Peter Magabe
- Dr. Kantaria Bimal Rajnikant
- Dr. Muinde Florence Nzwili
- Dr. Kibui Geoffery Kamau
- Dr. Kiplimo Robert
- Dr. Chumo John Kipkorir
- Dr. Wango Geoffrey Mbugua
- Dr. Ondieki Donald Otoyo
- Dr. Nyachieo Atunga
- Dr. Kibowen William Yator
- Dr. Oduor Patrick Omondi Mol
- CIP Gichuru Stephen Njenga
- CIP Mohamed Mohamednur Ibrahim
- Eng. Kogi Stephen Kirima
- SSgt. Lekatap Julius Ponis
- CPL Obuye Jeremiah A. (Posthumous)
- CPL Deula Michael Lekolol
- CPL Muthee Evanson Kamande (Posthumous)
- Col. (Rtd.) Nganga Jeremiah Mwaura
- Hon. Wachira Letizia Muthoni
- Hon. Macharia Alice Wambui
- Hon. Wasike Peter Wabomba
- Mr. Muthamia Lawrence Mbwiria
- Mr. Adede Alfayo Oyugi
- Mr. Mwangi Eric
- Mr. Chadha Vimal
- Mr. Mohamed Abdiweli Hussein
- Mr. Manani Amos Chweya
- Mr. Nyakweba Lawrence Ombasa
- Mr. Kakoi Mutinda
- Mr. Nzomo Richard Ndambuki
- Mr. Ndiema Evans Kwemoi
- Mr. Matioli Vincent Ambutsi
- Mr. Nyakomitah Kenwilliams
- Mr. Orina Kenneth Benard
- Mr. Mutua John Kyovi
- Mr. Gitu John Wahome
- Mr. Ochola Shem Odhiambo
- Mr. Owuor Martin Shikuku
- Mr. Muhia Charles Kiiru
- Mr. Ruge Stephen Njenga
- Mr. Tanui Moses Maritim
- Mr. Njogu Lenson Njagi
- Mr. Bishar Fille Elmi
- Mr. Kuria Paul Kihugu
- Mr. Swaleh Amir Ali
- Mr. King’oo Peter Kyalo
- Mr. Anyumba Paul Nyamwaya
- Mr. Odhiambo Oluoch Fredrick
- Mr. Mukabi George Njoroge
- Mr. Linyiru Bruno Mugambi
- Mr. Balang Gideon Rerimoi
- Mr. Owiye Chrisphine Otieno
- Mr. Telewa Roy Sasaka
- Mr. Mwiti Martin
- Mr. Mweu Paschal Keli
- Mr. Oyugi Godfrey Owino
- Mr. Nteere Michael Muriithi
- Mr. Akaki Rodgers Omukhulu
- Mr. Gababo Dido Jillo
- Mr. Mukumu Joel Irungu
- Mr. Kagucia Phillip Gatenjwa
- Mr. Thigo Allan Okoth Okongo
- Mr. Ingonga Renson Mulele
- Mr. Ndiema Mark Chemom
- Mr. Oketch William Otieno
- Mr. Bwire Victor Lupia
- Mr. Lolchokwe Ambrose Lkusalan
- Mr. Khator Harun Rashid
- Mr. Kemo Otieno Alloys
- Mr. Muteti Alexander Muasya
- Mr. Sibi-Okumu John Ernest
- Mr. Mwangi Francis Githuah
- Mr. Nyaga Martin Wachira
- Mr. Nyathira Leonard Ngotho
- Mr. Omwega Aruba Ogoti
- Mr. Musyoka Daniel (posthumous)
- Mrs. Faryd Shadia Munini
- Mrs. Mbogo Jacquiline Wawira
- Mrs. Cheruiyot Elishebah Jelangat
- Mrs. Mwamuye Janet Nyanga
- Mrs. Mkorori Neema Kadogo
- Mrs. Cheluget Evelyn Tarus
- Mrs. Fernandes Paloma Sarah
- Ms. Osembo Susan Nekesa
- Ms. Ndururi Phylis Wamuyu
- Ms. Mwangi Emma Wanjiru
- Ms. Leming’ani Rynah Charity
- Ms. Kemboi Irene
- Ms. Wanjiku Nancy Diana Wanjiku
- Ms. Rugut Margaret Jemutai
- Ms. Kaipoyi Miriam Kakenya
- Ms. Rono Mary Patricia Chepkoech
- Ms. Gateru Mercy Wanjiru
- Ms. Nguku Christine
- Ms. Ogwora Lillian Moraa
- Ms. Choka Berita Andeyo
- Ms. Masinde Isabella Anyona Mukuna
- Ms. Musakali Catherine
- Ms. Odipo Alicent Kambura
- Miss Akello Belinda Akoth
Silver Star of Kenya - Maj. Ogeto Michael Meng’enya
- Maj. Enyakai Geoffrey Eliakim Emukule
- Maj. Mwambindo Hamisi Musa
- Capt. Shikuku Bramwel Olando
- Snr. Pte. Lulunga Francis Ledama
- Cpl. Onyango Stephen Omondi
- IP Ng’ang’a Edward
- PC Okoth James Odiero
- PC Mulinge Benjamin Mutune
- PC Wateba Robin Wanjala
- PC Mwangali Philip Kioko
- ASP Mwenda Lawrence Mutiga
- Mr. Kahura John Mindo
Head of State’s Commendation (Military-Division) - Lt. Col. Ombachi Tertius Mokua'
- Maj. Chacha Marwa Vitalis
- Maj. Musyoki Shadrack Nthusi
- Maj. Mwaura Moffat Njoroge
- Maj. Ouko Henry Collins
- Maj. Omar Abukar Abdullahi
- Maj. Gikonyo David Wanjohi
- Maj. Nyakundi Aquinas Nyamari
- Capt. Wainaina Nathaniel Kanyita
- Capt. Otundo Mcclous Ombere
- WOII Ong'udi Jackson Nashon
- WOII Sawe Joseph Munai
- WOII Ronoh Edwin Kipng’eno
- WOII Mithebe Obadiah Kariuki
- WOII Leleina Jacob Lesayu
- WOII Yego Titus Tarus
- WOII Tirop Samuel
- Sgt Murunga Mark Rawlings
- Sgt Munyao Joseph Nzine
- Sgt Baariu David Kaberia
- Sgt Koros Timothy Biwott
- Sgt Kiyeng Hyvin Jepkemoi
- L/Cpl. Erimba Daniel
- Snr. Pte. Okanga Harrison Asitwa
- Cpl. Mathenge Tabitha Nyokabi
- Cpl. Kiromo Joyce Muthoni
- Ssgt Musinde Tom
- Ssgt Said Mwamodi Dziwe
- SP Ndiwa Simeon Kwemboi
- ASP Oguso Christ Wambwanga
- ASP Emitundo Pharies
- ASP Nur Abdulahi Mohamedi
- IP Titus Gladys Mbula
- IP Kiriago Joseph
- IP Lethisho Rita Tatu
- IP Matheka John Kaleru
- IP Nganga Samuel Muigai
- IP Kemeu Benard Letting
- IP Munyao Doreen Nzangi
- IP Koech Robert
- IP Ole Ranah Simon Kiteru
- IP Tuti Kennedy Peter
- IP Muge Peter Kiplangat
- IP Kinyanjui Sarah Mumbi
- IP Koros Cornelius
- CI Gathuki Rodgrs Muthiri
- PC Said Chitebwa Mwadzombo
- PC Mwetu Cyrus Kimwele
- PC Bosire Perister Morangi
- PC Ndiwa Stacy Jepkemoi
- PC Ali Ahmedini Mohamed
- PC Wavinya Helen Syombua
- PC Osman Ibrahim Kemboi
- PC Njogu Robin Murithi
- PC Mawazo Simeon Charo
- PC Moraa Mary
- PC Agola Lawrence Okoth
- SSP Musita Anyangu Zakayo
- SSP Kariuki Ephantus Nderitu
- SSP Ogul Habel Ochieng
- SSP Chebet Stephen
- SSP Mukuha Johnson Wachira
- SSgt. Njagi Jeremy Muriuki
- SSgt. Wanjiru Thuku Edward
- SSgt. Nderu Benjamin Ndungu
- SSgt. Lesootia Kennedy Lesootia
- SSgt. Kinyua Douglas Mwangi
- Sgt. Ngeruro Simon Chege
- AW II Maiyo Jackline Chepchirchir
- CP Ndiema Francis Kibore
- CP Dobby Eunice Anyango Jevuline
- CP Mathews Gwiyo Judah
- Dr. Nkingo Abraham Mugambi
- Dr. Onyango Atieno Resila
- CIP Chepsoi Alex Cherono
- CIP Muriithi Venacia Kinyua
- CIP Gitari Stephen Muriuki
- CI Kipkazi Kipsang
- CI Ndune Nelson Munga
- CI Marunga Water Danddas
- CI Tarigo Festus
- CI Kitsao Kahindi Charo
- CI Kiliru Josephat Koome
- CI Aden Hussein Aden
- Sgt. Oboge Eliphas Omondi
- Sgt. Kamau Isaac Muthoka
- CPL Koech John Kiptanui
- CPL Mwololo Eunice Minoo
- CPL Bett Paul Kipsigei
- Ranger. Ayieko Charles Ochieng
- SP Chesir John Kanda
- SP Kamitu Thomas Nzuki
- SP Asisi Moses Orangi
- SP Thiane Peter Kilemi
- SP Muriungi Emmanuel Maingi
- IP Too Nafthali Shongo'
Head of State’s Commendation (Civilian-Division)
- Prof. Njoora Timothy Kamau
- Prof. Mwangi Patrick Iribe
- Dr. Kantaria Rasiklal Chootalal
- Dr. Mbithi Mary
- Dr. Ndeereh David Ruguh
- Dr. Onyuro Agumba Roselyn
- Dr. Gachugu Ehud Mukuha
- Rev. Oriedo Simon John
- Hon. Tipape Samson Mpapayiai
- Mr. Musa Salim Mohamed
- Mr. Ngumbao Raymond Thoya
- Mr. Njogu Samuel Kimani
- Mr. Ouma Michael
- Mr. Shah Rashmikant Bharmal
- Mr. Ibrahim Osman Hassan
- Mr. Abdi Abdidahir Maalim
- Mr. Kwanusu Simiyu Dickson
- Mr. Shah Ashok Kumar Sivji Kachra
- Mr. Langat Kipyegon William
- Mr. Khadambi Richard Lujesi
- Mr. Chomba John Wanjohi
- Mr. Abdi Ahmed Jilahow
- Mr. Sapuro James Topoika
- Mr. Kisero Hesbon Michael
- Mr. Mukolwe Lawrence Mukanda
- Mr. Gichuhi Paul Murage
- Mr. Wasonga Joel Solomon
- Mr. Korir John Kipngetich
- Mr. Khosla Sahib Singh
- Mr. Owiti Victor Juma
- Mr. Ngera David Kariuki
- Mr. Mudibo Andrew Immanuel
- Mr. Ghatauray Tejinder Singh
- Mr. Tirop Thomas Kipkoech
- Mr. Ongeri Nicholas Maronda
- Mr. Maithya Pius Nyange
- Mr. Mwangi Daniel Wagema
- Mr. Thuranira Esther Mukiri
- Mr. Kisabit Justus Kiprop
- Mr. Lokwete Abel Rotich
- Mr. Ng’arng’ar Julius Kipkosgei
- Mr. Karimbhai Kezerali Kurban Hussein
- Mr. Kullow Mohamed Sheikh
- Mr. Magotsi Dickson Liyayi
- Mr. Rapando Vincent Ong'ato
- Mr. Saleh Swaleh Awadh
- Mr. Onchiri Peter
- Mr. Mwangi James Maina
- Mr. Marigat Saul Kipchirchir
- Mr. Kimathi Kelly Ithalii
- Mr. Onsomu Jared Okoyo
- Mr. Saiyuan Felix Oltetia
- Mr. Mutua Charles Mwanzia
- Mr. Gichura Robert Mutuura
- Mr. Nzunguli Justus Katana
- Mr. Kihara Peter Karichu
- Mr. Kiboi Brian Njama
- Mr. Abdi Ibrahim Hassan
- Mr. Oloo Onyango Robert
- Mrs. Nakoru Susan Chepkisur Chongo
- Mrs. Kipsang Christine Mwikali
- Mrs. Kiarie Mary Wanjiru
- Mrs. Mugambi Lindsey Kanyua
- Mrs. Otieno Angela Odhiambo Okallo
- Mrs. Kariuki Caroline Karimi
- Mrs. Mbithi Elecah Muthoni
- Mrs. Ogoma Rodah Adema Amulele
- Mrs. Mogere Dorcas Kemunto
- Mrs. Thuo Agatha Wamuyu
- Mrs. Maira Susan Wambui
- Mrs. Konyango Beatrice Apondi
- Mrs. Munyaka Margaret Wangari
- Mrs. Chemarich Clara Jepchirchir
- Ms. Riungu Christine Nkatha
- Ms. Ngige Faith Gathoni
- Ms. Muthungu Sally Salome Wambui
- Ms. Pasiany Abigael
- Ms. Nyamasyo Martha Muendi
- Ms. Bundi Ellyjoy Gacheri
- Ms. Maina Brigid Jebichii
- Ms. Saad Fatuma Abdulrahim
- Ms. Munene Joyce L. Wanjiru
- Ms. Bett Arne Jepkoech
- Ms. Odera Rosemary Akoth
- Ms. Anyir Carolyne Christine
- Ms. Duba Anna Qabale
- Ms. Masese Mghoi Mercy
- Ms. Mosongo M. Zipporah
- Ms. Muthomi Caroline Naitore
- Ms. Muriithi Marion Wanjiku
- Ms. Kiwanuka Sarah Atieno
- Ms. Sasaka-Ochami Jane Margaret
- Ms. Karuku Lenity Karuku
- Ms. Maingi Lucy Kananu
- Ms. Chacha Purity Nyangi
- Ms. Abdi Shukri Rashid
- Ms. Pamba Mildred Meini
- Ms. Imbo Mary Claire Akoth
- Miss Kabuta Grace Wanjiku
- Miss Ndagala Esther Iminzah
- Miss Maina Irene Wanjiru
