President Uhuru Kenyatta presented State Commendations to 10 Kenyans on June 1 during the 59th Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, honoring their service to the nation.
The recipients included Nzioka Waita and lawyer Paul Ndung’u, who received the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH) for their roles in government leadership and land reform initiatives. Ndung’u chaired the 2003 Ndung’u Lands Commission, whose recommendations influenced national land policy.
Brigadier Joseph Maina Murashia was recognized with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) for overseeing the development of Uhuru Gardens and Ulinzi Sports Complex. Brigadier Caroline Mutisya received similar honors for her work on government infrastructure projects.
The Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) category featured Prof Sang Kiprop for his role in eradicating Guinea Worm and malaria in Kenya, along with Dr. Weston Wakasiakaa and Polycarp Otieno for their medical and administrative contributions.
The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) was awarded to Major Hussein Weshanga, Alice Kwamboka Nyakiri, and Jane Nduta Mwangi for their roles in maritime maintenance, pensions administration, and pandemic-related education initiatives.