Full list of Kenyans conferred with State Awards on Jamhuri Day

More than 500 Kenyans were honoured by President William Ruto with national awards during the Jamhuri Day celebrations on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

These awards recognize distinguished and outstanding contributions to the nation in various capacities.

The honours include other distinguished categories such as the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) and Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS), highlighting individuals from the military, public service, healthcare, and justice systems.

Ruto conferred awards to several military officers, civilians, and professionals in recognition of their service.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja was among six Kenyans honoured with the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H) award (Third Class).

The other five recipients in this category were drawn from the ranks of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu was also recognized with the Elder of the Golden Heart (E.G.H), the second-highest honour under the Order of the Golden Heart.

Here is a breakdown of some of the notable recipients by award categories as published in the Kenya Gazette Vol. CXXVI No. 217:

Order of the Golden Heart

Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH)

1. Gen. Kahariri Charles Muriu

2. Wanjau Mercy Wangui Kiiru

3. Lady Justice Mwilu Philomena MbeteMwadime Andrew

4. Lelelit Jonathan Lad

5. Mgala Salim Kilurya

6. Null Juliet Sheikh

Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH)

1. Lt. Gen. Tarus David Kimaiyo Chernwaina

2. Lt. Gen. Mwinyikai Juma Shee

3. Maj. Gen. Ahmed Fatuma Gaiti

4. Maj. Gen. Otieno Paul Owuor

5. Maj. Gen. Neanea Thomas Njoroge

6. Kanja Douglas

Order of the Burning Spear

First Class: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS)

1. Eng. Tanui John Kipchutriba

2. Arumonyang Joel Psimatwa Loremei

3. Neeno Festus Kipkoech

4. Kaituko Geoffrey Egan

5. Inyangala Beatrice Muganda

6. Abubakar Abubakar Hassan

7. Njagi Betsy Muthoni

8. Kilemi Patrick Kiburi

9. Mohamed Liban

10. Gatheca Amos Kenneth Njoroge

Below is the full list of all the people who were feted on Jamhuri Day: