This archive report was first published on 21 October 2019.
On October 20, 2019, Dennis Itumbi, a blogger who claims to still operate from State House, spoke about his award of the Head of State Commendation (HSC) during an interview on the Punchline show aired on K24.
Itumbi said he was recognized by President Uhuru Kenyatta for his idea to introduce social media communication to all government ministries, enabling them to communicate directly with the public.
He explained that the attempt to install free wifi in Nakuru was a temporary initiative that didn't quite work, but the success of it all was that 'no public funds were used.'
Itumbi was among several Kenyans awarded the HSC in 2017, sparking public debate over their suitability for the state honours.
