FULL LIST: Nzioka Waita, Kanze Dena, Mutahi Ngunyi among Kenyans awarded by President Kenyatta

State House spokesperson Kanze Dena, President Uhuru Kenyatta's former Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita as well as the Head of State's personal assistant Jomo Gecaga are among the prominent individuals who have been honoured.

Other well-known individuals on the list are political scientist Prof. Mutahi Ngunyi, Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu, Supreme Court judge Isaac Lenaola, Kenyatta International Conventional Centre (KICC) Managing Director Nana Gecaga, legal adviser Jasper Mbiuki, M-Pesa Africa Managing Director Sitoyo Lopokoiyit and Communications Specialist Ruth Mueni.

In a gazette notice dated July 8, 2022, President Kenyatta said the listed individuals had been conferred the awards and honours in recognition of their distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities.

Here is the full list of the individuals awarded the State commendations as President Kenyatta's term nears an end.

Order of the Golden Heart

Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.)

1. Mr. Ndung’u Paul Ndiritu

2. Mr. Waita Siwadie Nzioka

3. Mr. Mareka Gecaga Jomo

4. Dr. Kihara Kennedy Waituika

5. Ms. Gakonyo Constance Wangui

6. Ms. Awori Florence W.N.

Order of the Burning Spear

First Class: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.)

1. Hon. Lenaola Isaac Lisoria

2. Hon. Musinga Daniel Kiio

3. Amb. Muchiri Anthony Mwaniki

4. Dr. Abdalla Faridun Suleiman

5. Mr. Nicholas Ng’ang’a

6. Dr. Jaffer Mohamed Hussein

7. Ms. Anne Njeri Nderitu

8. Mr. Mbiuki Jasper Micheni

9. Ms. Kellen Kanze Dena Mararo

Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.)

1. Brig. Muracia Joseph Maina

2. Brig. Carolyne Mwende Mutisya

3. Col. Lekolool Timothy Stelu

4. Prof. Mbeche Oyuko Onyango

5. Prof. Kamau Agnes Nyokabi

6. Prof. Onyari Jared Akama

7. Dr. Sirima Haron Moris Ole

8. Prof. Godfrey Mutahi Ngunyi

9. Dr. Laibuta Kibaya Imaana

10. Eng. Kamau Stanley Kinuthia

11. Hon. Omondi Hellen Amolo

12. Mr. Mwangi John Kihara

13. Mr. Kimang'a Lazaro Akunga

14. Mr. Musili Josiah Kangulyu

15. Mr. Kinyua Peter Kimathi

16. Mr. Gichuhi Steve Gichohi

17. Mr. Kalla Jackson Musyoka

18. Mr. Machogu Paul Tirimba

19. Mr. Achoki Evans Mong’are

20. Mr. Waithaka Charles Mwangi

21. Mr. George Wambugu Kariuki

22. Mr. Patrick Mukora Mburu

23. Ms. Winfred Njeri Gathuku

24. Ms. Vivian N. Ngugi

25. Mr. Josphat Kirimi

26. Mr. Pepita Ranka Kinyaga

27. Dr. Gichunuku Gikundi

28. Dr. Nderitu Amos

29. Dr. Gatura Ndichu

30. Dr. Nguyo Edward Maina

31. Ms. Nana Wanjiku Gecaga

32. Mr. Mukhtar Abdi Ogle

Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.)

1. Col. Waitere John Ndirangu

2. Lt.Col. Rachael Nduta

3. Capt. Maika Saitoti Kimerei

4. Prof. Ogur Eric Okoth

5. Prof. Moraa Pickering Veronica

6. Prof. Gatebe Erastus Gatika

7. Prof. Atwoli Lukoye Benedicto

8. Prof. Nyamongo Isaac Keango

9. Prof. Muluvi Geoffrey Mwanza

10. Prof. Moraa Veronica

11. Prof. Wamae Claire Njeri

12. Prof. Estambale Benson Blasio Arton

13. Prof. Sang David Kiprop

14. Amb. Mwangi Susan Wangeci

15. Dr. Abdalla Altaf Faridun

16. Dr. Kigamwa Pius Akivaga

17. Dr. Kisyoka Philip Katunda

18. Dr. Gathua Samuel Nduhiu

19. Dr. Kariuki Nyambura

20. Dr. Adman Mohamed Bashir

21. Dr. Jeilan Mohamed

22. Dr. Okonji Mary Manasseh

23. Dr. Githanga David

24. Dr. Kagema Francis Ngatia

25. Dr. Khisa Westone Wakasiaka

26. Dr. Rukaria Kaumbutho Rachel Muthoni

27. Dr. Njeru Judy Wangechi

28. Dr. Irimu Henderson Munene

29. Dr. Vaghela Vinesh Pravinchandra

30. Dr. Hassanali Yusuf Taherali Dawoodbhai

31. Dr. Kagagi Dan

32. Dr. Langat Kipkirui

33. Dr. Kabita David Njeng'ere

34. Dr. Makanyengo Margaret Amondi Othieno

35. Eng. Thuita Michael Mwangi

36. Hon. Nduma Mathews Nderi

37. Hon. Dulu George Abaleka

38. Hon. Mutungu John Muriugu

39. Hon. Mutungi John Muriungi

40. Hon. Radido Stephen Okiyo

41. Hon. Ang'awa Mary Atieno

42. Hon. Ndolo Linnet Mumo

43. Mr. Omwoyo David

44. Mr. Nyamongo James

45. Mr. Mbui Joram Kamau

46. Mr. Kimani Edwin Kibuthu

47. Mr. Nitin Malde

48. Mr. Onyango Polycarp Otieno

49. Mr. Kamau John

50. Mr. Gaitho David Mwangi

51. Mr. Mwangi Fredrick Karume

52. Mr. Wangara Francis Bushuru

53. Mr. Kirui Alvin Kibet

54. Mr. Okwaro Benson Okumu

55. Mr. Lopokoiyit Sitoyo

56. Mr. Narengo Jacob Namulen

57. Mr. Kirima Julius Kithinji

58. Mr. Suthar Kirankumar Suthar

59. Mr. Okello Francis Okomo

60. Mr. Nderitu John Kanyi

61. Mr. Laibutah Jeremy Kaume

62. Mr. Ndola Jeremy Nyamasyo

63. Mr. Kiprono Charles

64. Mr. Musyoka David Kimanzi

65. Mr. Joseph Edwin Otieno

66. Mr. Mahinda Charles Wachira

67. Mr. Mwenda Albert Kimani

68. Mr. Murage Peter Munge

69. Mr. Bitta Emmanuel

70. Mr. Kirigua Christopher Kinyua

71. Mr. Sati Washington Opiyo

72. Mr. Indimuli Simon Muyumba

73. Mr. Shah Meghji Pankaj

74. Mr. Nyamorata Thomas Mong'are

75. Mr. Maiyo Kipchumba Sammy

76. Mrs. Mungai Evelyn Karungari

77. Mrs. Mauladad - Fischer Shaia

78. Mrs. Omanga Susan

79. Mrs. Bonyo Mary Martha Nyakado

80. Ms. Munala Nellie Kuya

81. Ms. Mulinge Sylvia Wairimu Njuguna

82. Ms. Mulatya Flora

83. Mr. Thomas Wandiriani

84. Ms. Florence Kwamboka Okari

85. Ms. Banice Makungu Mmbusa

86. Ms. Margaret Wanjiru Gitonga

87. Ms. Margaret Wanjiru Methu

88. Ms. Rachel Koome Kendi

89. Ms. Roseanne Wangeci Wanguku

90. Mr. Mukani Joram Temesi

91. Ms. Eva N. Maina

92. Ms Elsie Wanjiru Mbugua

93. Mr. June Ogolla

94. Ms. Rose Kinyua Njiiri

95. Ms. Susan Wanjiku Gathiong’o

96. Mr. Eric Nahashon Kiragu

97. Mr. George Kimanchio

98. Mr. Mabuka Wafubwa Paul

99. Mr. John Kuria Mathenge

100. Mr. Japheth Henry Kariakim

101. Ms. Daphne Rhoda Wamaitha Muthumu

Order of the Grand Warrior (O.G.W.) of Kenya

1. Maj. Kasyoka Gavin

2. Maj. Lagat Epapra Kipkemboi

3. Maj. Washenga Hussein Athaman

4. Maj. Javan Okomboli Makunda

5. Prof. Barako Dulacha Galgalo

6. Prof. Maina Lucy Wangui

7. Amb. Orina Stella Mokaya

8. Dr. Inwani Irene Wambui

9. Dr. Kimani Esther Njoya

10. Dr. Opon Dan Odhiambo

11. Dr. Maina Samuel Mwituria

12. Dr. Lubale Gabriel Wabuti

13. Dr. Mandere Josphine Nyamisa

14. Dr. Ondoro Nicholas Otieno

15. Dr. Odede Samuel Owuor

16. Dr. Ndibo Victoria Mueni

17. Rev. Chebii Joel Kandie

18. Hon. Bidali Kennedy Agufa

19. Hon. Temba Allan Sitati

20. Hon. Kendagor Caroline Jepyegen

21. Mr. Muasya Benson Muvaka

22. Mr. Musya Munyasia Nzese

23. Mr. Mira Gerald Karuthi

24. Mr. Andabwa Isaac

25. Mr. Musau Richard Mativu

26. Mr. Awiti Nicholas Yahuma

27. Mr. Kahiro Hiram Mwangi

28. Mr. Inyangala Ronald Indimuli

29. Mr. Ndolo Daniel Mutiso

30. Mr. Ogaye Abraham Ondeng

31. Mr. Njeru Peter Muriithi

32. Mr. Kathanje Musa Njiru

33. Mr. Kamanguya Stanley

34. Mr. Amere Mathew Osiru

35. Mr. Kariuki Francis Mwaura

36. Mr. Momanyi Victor Mokaya

37. Mr. Kubunya Patrick Mbogo

38. Mr. Ngatia John Mathenge

39. Mr. Barasa Adams Sospeter

40. Mr. Mwaniki Alex

41. Mr. Ali Abdulahi Maalim

42. Mr. Achache Asael Omwansa

43. Mr. Mburu David Kinuthia

44. Mr. Karingithi Daniel Mathenge

45. Mr. Kabiru David Muturi

46. Mr. Gitone James Njuguna

47. Mr. Okech David Onyancha

48. Mr. Bargoria Daniel Kiptoo

49. Mr. Kirui Daniel Kirui

50. Mr. Ngoyo James Nduati

51. Mr. Ishaq Abduljabar Hussein

52. Mr. Makona Anthony Mugambi

53. Mr. Gikera Harun Kimani

54. Mr. Mwangi William Macharia

55. Mr. Kuria John Munyua

56. Mr. Ochino Jacon Ogundo

57. Mr. Ismail Abdirahan Abdullahi

58. Mr. Kyonze Lee Tumbo

59. Mr. Nyamwange Mathew

60. Mr. Rono Kipng'eno

61. Mr. Munene Peter Mungai

62. Mr. Mogaka Fred Orego

63. Mrs. Macharia Jane Wacuka Njogu

64. Mrs. Wachira Elizabeth Nzani Ramtu

65. Mrs. Omwenga Rachel Moraa

66. Mrs. Kisia Scholar Dama

67. Mrs. Mureke Esther Njeri

68. Ms. Mugambi Rose

69. Ms. Mbugua Nelly Karimi

70. Ms. Mutemi Tabitha Ndunge

71. Ms. Kamau Fresia Waruguru

72. Ms. Ngure Leah Wairimu

73. Ms. Akinyi Evelyne Odongo

74. Ms. Kilobi Judith Nafula

75. Ms. Kinuthia Jane Wanjiru

76. Ms. Mwangi Jane Irene Nduta

77. Ms. Kuria Cindy Wairimu

78. Miss Mwasaga Lilian Kilimo Ndawa

79. Miss Kanyiri Stella Waigwe

80. Miss Kihara Caroline Wanjiku

81. Miss Gathuri Patricia Nyambura

82. Ms Mwasaru Mercy Wambugha

83. Ms Kimeu Florence Muthini

84. Mrs Oriokih Joyce Angelina

85. Ms. Dorothy Omogi

86. Mr. Joseph Njagi

87. Mr. Anthony Muhatia

88. Mr. Daniel Irukan

89. Ms. Maryanne Wanjiku Waithira

90. Ms. Juliet Wambui Kabeu

91. Ms. Benedictar W. Kariuki

92. Ms. Polline W. Muthii

93. Mr. Daniel Mwangi

94. Mr. Isaac Mureithi

95. Ms. Cecilia Karigo

96. Ms. Carol M. Ngugi

97. Ms. Sabina M. Nduva

98. Ms. Mirriam M. Mwilu

99. Ms. Rose Munyi

100. Mr. Odin Odari

101. Mr. Francis Mburu

102. Mr. Edward Ndegwa

103. Ms. Vivian Wambui

104. Mr. Onesmus Ndirangu Ngugi

105. Mr. Gideon Mwangi

106. Mr. George King'ori

107. IP Paul Wahome

108. S/Sgt. Duncan Muthuri

109. S/Sgt. Nahashon Muthiora

110. S/Sgt. Henry Githinji

111. S/Sgt. Nicasio Njue HSC

112. S/Sgt. George Muthee

113. Sgt. Sephen Gichobi

114. Sgt. Michael Lobuin

115. Sgt. Joseph Wanjohi

116. Sgt. Michael Muchiri

117. Sgt. Isaack Wachira

118. Sgt. Peter Mathenge

119. Sgt. Ekiru Esinyon HSC

120. Cpl. Reuben Mithamo

121. Cpl. Richard Koskei

122. Cpl. Sephen Migwi

123. Cpl. Elema Galgalo

124. Cpl. James Mbogo

125. Cpl. Eregae Ngitira

126. Cpl. Paul Kamau

127. Cpl. Hillary Ndambiri

128. Cpl. Antony Gikunda

129. Cpl. Humphrey Njoroge

130. Cpl. Wilson Thangei

131. Cpl. Mugo Murimi

132. Cpl. David Dabaso

133. Cpl. David Gichuhi

134. Cpl.Dennis Nganga

135. S/Sgt. Alfred Lepirkine

136. CI James Mugo

137. S/Sgt. Peter Koome

138. IP Jeffither Wanjohi

139. Sgt. Charles Sang

140. Cpl. Francis Chege

141. Mr. Joseph Gitahi Ndegwa

144. Mrs. Lydia Watiri Mwangi

145. Ms. Ruth Wanjiku King’ori

146. Mr. David Mburu Gichohi

147. Mr. Muia Arphaxad Kioko

148. Mr. Samson Muhia

149. Mr. Samson Kanyanjua

150. Mr. Edward Ndula

151. Mr. Casper Isalambo

152. Mr. Muthengi Kalongo

153. Eng. Nduati Gibson Mwangi

154. Mrs. Anne Njoki Mwaura

155. Ms Munira Mohammed

156. Mr. Gichuki David

Head of State’s Commendation (Military Division)

1. Maj. Kivuva Duncan Mwenda

2. Maj. Omito Brian Simbi

3. Maj. Mutinda Peter Wanyoike

4. Maj. Mutuku Robert Mutua

5. Capt. Yahya Ali Mohammed

6. Capt. Kinyati Wambui Susan

7. Capt. Omamo Joyce Ng'uono

8. Capt. Meso Julius

9. Capt. Njau Michael

10. Capt. Wulu James Mwodo

11. WOI Maina Charles Wachira

12. WOI Mwangi John Wambugu

13. WOI Chege James Kibunja

14. WOII Thiong'o Robert Maina

15. WOII Kimari Peter Maina

16. WOII Kiriungi Gerald Njeu

17. WOII Onyango Samwel Nyawara

18. WOII Ochieng Bernard See

19. Sgt. Wanja Charity Wambui

20. Sgt. Kithinji Derrick Bundi

21. Sgt. Navwani Gilbert Kidura

22. Sgt. Nzengo Festus Katia

23. Sgt. Amon Kipchirchir Chemwan

24. Cpl. Shirandula Sylvester

Head of State's Commendation (Civilian-Division)

1. Dr. Korir Joanne Chebet Rotich

2. Dr. Gitau Julius Njoroge

3. Dr. Mwangi Bertha Nyambura

4. Dr. Sheikh Ibrahim Adan Yunis

5. Dr. Kingori Mugendi Patricia Muthoni

6. Bishop Nderitu Fredrick Wangombe

7. Bishop M'tuaruchiu Samson Muthuri

8. Maj. (Rtd.) Odha Swaleh Jillo

9. Mr. Wasilwa Peter Otieno

10. Mr. Cheruiyot Joseph Kiplangat

11. Mr. Mumiukha Leonard Kasili

12. Mr. Waweru Josephat Mbiri

13. Mr. Onyari Charles

14. Mr. Rajan Zakheem Karim

15. Mr. Gichu Paul Watoro

16. Mr. Ndegwa Peter Githui

17. Mr. Lemuna Moses Mpisili

18. Mr. Ahmed Barre Adan

19. Mr. Tutah Richard Ochieng

20. Mr. Mutui Nyamai Eric

21. Mr. Ngusi Kegoli John

22. Mr. Theuri Maathai Joseph

23. Mr. Mutinda Patrick Nthenge

24. Mr. Kaumba Samwel Odiwuor

25. Mr. Njoki Boniface Ngigi

26. Mr. Mwita Clinton Owaga

27. Mr. Abdi Mumin

28. Mr. Osamba David Ouma

29. Mr. Ngicuru Patrick Ngai

30. Mr. Wabwire Joshua

31. Mr. Kioko Ernest Mutinda

32. Mr. Kamau Peter Ngaruiya

33. Mr. Kundu Franco

34. Mr. Nyoro Ndung'u

35. Mr. Mutinda George Munuve

36. Mr. Nzonzo Daniel Mwanzi

37. Mr. Ngula Peter Nyingi

38. Mr. Opiyo Joseph Riany

39. Mr. Adan Mohamed Gaiya

40. Mr. Jillo Abdullahi Dulacha

41. Mr. Losike Samuel Ileh

42. Mr. Mulwa Samuel Muendo

43. Mr. Ali Haretha Yarow

44. Mr. Sawe Kipkosgei Sammy

45. Mr. Kerage Bruce Kinara

46. Mr. Nyangau Alfred Maosa

47. Mr. Jarega Charles Mbaya

48. Mr. Onyango Jared Mwalo

49. Mr. Kulow Aftin Dube

50. Mr. Nzoka Johnson Matheka

51. Mr. Kiilu Japheth Mutiso

52. Mr. Manyara Muchui Antony

53. Mr. Mbugua Charles Ngugi

54. Mr. Mohamedali Murtaza Onali

55. Mrs. Mkala Grace Wali

56. Mrs. Olum Everlyne Awuor

57. Mrs. Wairigu Charity Nyawira

58. Mrs. Mugambi Josleen Karimi

59. Mrs. Tanui Emily Jerono

60. Ms. Wanjau Esther Gathigia

61. Ms. Kirunja Lucy Mukomunene

62. Ms. Mukhwana Ruth Mueni

63. Ms. Kamenchu Gathigia Lily

64. Ms. Atisa Edna Nyaboke

65. Ms. Mwandware Grace Waleghwa

66. Ms. Makhanu Inviolata

67. Ms. Teeka Cecilia Siamanta

68. Ms. Magacha Okuku Angela

69. Miss Mulili Mary Mwende

70. Miss Musili Beverly Nemutei

71. Miss Gakii Caroline

72. Miss Okumu Doris Janet

73. Miss Ngare Beatrice Wanjiru

74. Miss Kariuki Jane Wanjiku

75. Miss Githua Phyllis Wagio

76. Ms. Kariuki Grace Wanjiku

77. Mr. George Muchai Mbugua

78. Mr. Wilson Gitonga

79. Mr. David Karanja Nganga

80. Mr. Joseph Kamau

81. Mr. Francis Kipkoskei Telmet

82. Ms.Ruth Munene

83. Mr. Adams Muindi

84. Mr. Apollo Olang

85. Mr. Raymond Wang’ombe

86. Mr. David Mwangi

87. Ms. Colletta Rotich

88. Ms. Maryanne Njeri

89. Mr. Douglas Ondigi

90. Mr. Joseph Maina

91. Mr. Victor Mwangi

92. Mr. Morris Wanjala

93. Mr. Josphat Ndwiga

94. Mr. Richard Sigilai

95. Mr. Samwel Bett

96. Mr. Fredrick Munywoki

97. Mr. Stanley Kariuki

98. Mr.Dennis Momanyi

99. Mr. Dominic I. Kimotho

100. Ms. Brenda Khaoma Wafula

101. Mr. Anthony Kingori Muthee

102. Ms. Edna Kimtai

103. Ms. Carol Misoi

104. Mr. Duncan Kigen

105. Mr. Douglas Gikunda

106. Mr. Simon Njogu

107. Mr. Lewis Thuku

108. Mr. Jackson Michira

109. Mr. Evans Kiprop

110. Mr. George Wachira

111. Mr. John Kaguora

112. Mr. Peter Macharia

113. Mr. Alex Migiro

114. Mr. Komora Sumbuko

115. Mr. Francis Mwangi

116. Mr. Wilson Gatoro

117. Mr. Gibbins Mmbusa

118. Mr. John Njoroge

119. Mr. Wilson Biwott

120. Mr. David Koech.

121. Mr. Robin Nyambu

122. Mr. Duncan Mbugua

123. Mr. Patrick Kinyua

124. Mr. John Stuart Armitage

125. Mr. John Bosco Ouya

126. Mr. Jacob Ogechi Ombongi

127. Mr. Bruno Giachino

128. Mr. Kishor Kukadia

129. Mr. Bharat Kukadia

130. Mr. John Gethi

131. Mr. Tom Tomlinson

132. Mr. Melvin Opot

133. Mr. Clifford Okeyo

134. Mr. Stephen Wanaswa

135. Mr. David Kibunja Njenga

136. Ms Jayne Wanjiku Wagema

137. Ms Ruth Njoki Nganga

138. Mr. Maina Mugachia

139. Mr. Collins Kowour

140. Mr. Enoch Ngusale

141. Ms Agnes Wanjiku Njoroge

142. Ms Nellie Wangari Karechu

143. Mr. Michael Gitau Kiniti

144. Ms Salome Wanjiru

145. Mr. John Njau

146. Ms Teresia Gikonyo

147. Ms Janet Kihagi

148. Mr. Joseph Ndungu Kamande

149. Mr. Peter Ruriga Mwai

150. Ms Virginia Wairimu Mbuthia

151. Mr. Wasike C. Wasike

152. Ms. Regina Wambui Ndichu

153. Mr. John Ngossor

154. Mr. Vincent Ayimba

155. Ms Grace Kareithi

156. Mr. Martin Mwai

157. Ms Fransisca Kanini

158. Mr. Kelvin Ngima

159. Mr. William Chimot

160. Ms Bilha Kimani

161. Mr. Samuel Nderi

162. Mr. Isaiah Kabiru

163. Mr. Martin kimathi

164. Ms. Mildred Mwendia

165. Mr. Abraham Maina

166. Mr. David Munyiri

167. Ms Rose Nyambura Wachira

168. Ms Beatrice Wanjiku Kamau

169. Ms Rose Njeri Karanja

170. Mr. Samuel Miringu

171. Mr. Nick Kariuki

172. Mr. James Mwangi Thatu

173. Mr. James Kamanjah Githinji

174. Mr. John Gutheka Kimani

175. Mr. James Thiongo Kamurua

176. Mr. Patrick Muthuri Gatobu

177. Mr. Alex Mwanuli Lindahuli

178. Mr. Bonface Lanya Akuche

179. Mr. Duncan Gitonga Muriuki

180. Ms Stella Nthenya Mutisya