This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
On December 20, 2019, former Citizen TV reporter Hussein Mohammed achieved a double milestone when he received a Presidential award and graduated with a Master's in Diplomacy and International Studies from the University of Nairobi.
According to the Presidential awards, the Moran of the Burning Spear award is given to individuals who have rendered outstanding services to the nation. The award is made by the President upon the advice of the National Honours and Awards Committee in the President's office.
Individuals are nominated for awards by district committees, government ministries, religious organizations, non-governmental organizations, individuals, and others. The award that Hussein received is under the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya, specifically the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (M.G.H.)
Here is a screenshot of the gazette notice announcing the list of awardees.
It's worth noting that Hussein's award comes almost three months after he resigned from his job at Citizen TV, leaving his loyal fans heartbroken. Many are eagerly waiting to see him back on the screens, wondering where his next move will be.
