President Ruto honours Chebukati, Dorcas Rigathi, 11 Governors with State commendations

President William Ruto conferred over 400 citizens with various State honours during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium on Monday.

These included Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his spouse Dorcas Gachagua, as well as military personnel, members of the Judiciary and civilians who received awards of orders, medals and decorations.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati and at least 11 governors received the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH).

The governors include Stephen Sang (Nandi), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi), Mutahi Kahiga (Nyeri), Simon Kachapin (West Pokot), Benjamin Cheboi (Baringo), Nathif Jama (Garissa), Wilbur Otichillo (Vihiga), Dr Julius Malombe (Kitui), Hilary Barchok (Bomet), Joshua Irungu (Laikipia) and Lamu’s Issa Timamy.

Recipients of the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear included IEBC commissioners Prof. Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu.

Others were Court of Appeal Judge Aggrey Muchelule, Musalia Mudavadi’s long-serving Communications Director Kibisu Kabatesi and Ambassadors Manoah Esipisu and Mwende Mwinzi.

IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein Marjan was awarded the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear.