Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya
Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya are awarded by the President of Kenya "in recognition of outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities".[1] Awards are made by the president upon the advice of a National Honours and Awards Committee in the president's office. Individuals are nominated for awards by district committees, government ministries, religious organisations, non-governmental organisations, individuals and others.[2] The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart is the highest honour awarded by the Kenyan government.[3]
Awards
- 1st Class – Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.)
- 2nd Class – Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.)
- 3rd Class – Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.)
- Uhodari Medal
- Order of the Burning Spear
- 1st Class – Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.)
- 2nd Class – Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.)
- 3rd Class – Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.)
- Order of the Grand Warrior
- Distinguished Conduct Order
- Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star
- Uzalendo Award
- Head of State's Commendation (H.S.C.)
- Military Division
- Civilian Division
Recipients
Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart
The President of Kenya holds the position of Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya. The incumbent is William Ruto.
The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest honour in Kenya,[3] and as of 2009 the award has been bestowed on 198 people since Kenyan independence.[2] Recipients of this award include Yoweri Museveni the President of Uganda, and Aga Khan IV.[5]
Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart
The Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart is the second highest honour awarded by the Kenyan government.
On 20 April 2017, President Uhuru Kenyatta awarded the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart to Mufaddal Saifuddin, at the inauguration of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah in Nairobi.[6]
On 20 October 2019, President Kenyatta awarded the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya to Eliud Kipchoge for running a sub two-hour marathon in Vienna, Austria.[7]
Bars
Ribbon bars[8] | ||||
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![]() Order of the Golden Heart |
![]() Order of the Burning Spear |
![]() Order of the Grand Warrior |
![]() Distinguished Service Medal |
![]() Silver Star of Kenya |
References
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- ^ The Kenya Gazette, vol. 88, Published by Authority of the Republic of Kenya, 2002
- ^ a b Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard), National Assembly of Kenya, 10 June 2009
- ^ a b Lorch, Donatella (2 April 1994). "Busia Journal; Where Uganda and Kenya Collide". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ "KENYA ORDER OF THE GOLDEN HEART". Gentleman's Military Interest Club. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
- ^ Kenya: Country Honours Aga Khan, All Africa, retrieved 29 July 2011
- ^ Capital News; Opening of Al Jamea tus Saifiyah, 20 April 2017, retrieved 21 April 2017
- ^ "Kipchoge honoured with the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya". The Standard. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ "Photographic image : Ribbons" (GIF). Coleccionesmilitares.com. Retrieved 9 August 2017.