Gachagua allies, Opposition MPs receive State honours during Jamhuri fete

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By Okumu Modachi | Dec 13, 2024
President Ruto with Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Charles Kahariri during Jamuhuri Day Celebrations on December 12, 2024 at Uhuru Gardens. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, politicians and security bosses were among those conferred with State honours by President William Ruto. 

Trade CS Salim Mvurya was the only minister feted, getting the Order of The Golden Heart (EGH) alongside Secretary to the Cabinet, Mercy Wanjau. 

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime were among politicians honoured in the same category.

 

Senators Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi), ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi (Vihiga) and Karungo Thang'wa (Kiambu) were also among  politicians recognised. 

MPs Tom Kajwang (Ruaraka), Fatuma Mohamed (Migori) and Kuria Kimani of Molo, among others, Wanjala Raphael Bitta Sauti, Kangogo David Bowen, Musau Vincent Musyoka, and Mnene Lydia Haika Mizighi were also decorated. 

PSs Beatrice Inyangala of Higher Education and her Trade counterparts Alfred K'Ombudo, Shadrack Mwadime of Labour, Prof Julius Bitok (Immigration and Citizen Services) and Susan Mangeni of MSMES were feted with CBS award. 

Dozens of security bosses including Director General of Police and his deputies were also among senior government officials conferred with various awards.

Police boss Douglas Kanja got the third class Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH), with his deputies Gilbert Masengeli (Administrative Police) and his Kenya Police counterpart Eliud Lagat receiving the first class Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS).

Chief of Defence Forces Gen Charles Kahariri received the second class Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart.

Other who got third class MGH include Army Commander Lt Gen Tarus Kimaiyo and top military commanders Lt Gen Mwinyikai Juma, Maj Gen Ahmed Fatuma, Maj Gen Paul Owuor and Maj Gen Thomas Ng'ang'a.

In the corridors of justice, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was honoured with second class Order of EGH

Others are Registrar of the Judiciary Winfridah Mokaya and Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga. 

Others awarded include Shurie Abdi Omar, Yussuf Adan Haji, Tongoyo Gabriel Koshal, Kariuki George Macharia Mutunga John Kanyuithia, Waweru John Kiarie, Koech Nelson, Lochakapong Peter, Karani Stephen Wachira, Njiru Eric Muchangi Karemba, Mumo Rose Museo, Mulu Makali and Sitienei Janet Jepkemboi. 

"This is over their distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities," said President Ruto. 

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