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President Uhuru Awards 10 Kenyans During His Last Madaraka Day Fete

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President Uhuru Awards 10 Kenyans During His Last Madaraka Day Fete

President Kenyatta has conferred State commendations to 10 Kenyans for their outstanding services to the nation in various capacities.

The 10 were feted during the 59th Madaraka Day celebrations held at the newly commissioned Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Wednesday.

Former State House Chief of Staff and Head of the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) Nzioka Waita and lawyer Paul Ndung’u were awarded the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH).

Waita, who is eyeing the Machakos gubernatorial seat in the upcoming elections, was recognized for providing leadership and oversight in the implementation of key government development projects.

On the other hand, Ndung’u chaired the Ndung’u Land Commission whose recommendations have been critical in shaping the land laws in the country. He currently serves as Board Chairman of the St. Johns Ambulance.

Uhuru awarded the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) to Brigadier Joseph Maina Murashia for his outstanding leadership in the construction and commissioning of Uhuru Gardens and Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata.

Brigadier Caroline Mutisya also received the same award for her contribution in the implementation ten major projects in various government ministries.

The president conferred the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) award to Prof. Sang Kiprop for his role in the Guinea Worm eradication program and the elimination of Malaria in Kenya. Dr. Weston Wakasiakaa, a Fistula Surgeon, and Polycarp Otieno, Senior Director PDU in the Coast region, were also awarded in the same category for their outstanding service their various capacities.

Major Hussein Weshanga (officer in charge of Repairs and Maintenance at the Kenya Shipyards in Mombasa and Kisumu), Alice Kwamboka Nyakiri (Senior Deputy Director of Pensions at the National Treasury,) and Jane Nduta Mwangi who served in the Covid-19 education committee and CBC taskforce received the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) award.
 

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