President Uhuru Kenyatta, once again disappointed a section of Kenyans when he conferred various awards to individuals he termed as important for “distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities.”
The Head of State went ahead to award his political allies especially those close to his new-found friend Raila Odinga as well as other little-known Kenyans.
The president once again left out notable Kenyans such as Eliud Kipchoge who brought glory to Kenya after he literally smashed the world record in the Olympic marathon this year.
This is not the first time the President is dishing out controversial awards. Last year, he awarded the famous Githeri Man, just for eating Githeri during an election.
Here is the list of the distinguished people Uhuru awarded:
Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya
The Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart
- Joho Hassan Ali
- John Mbadi
- Wambora Martin Nyaga
- Tunai Samwel Kuntai
- Amoth Cornel Ransanga
- Nanok Josephat Koli
- Alex Tolgos
- Jackson Mandago
- Alfred Mutua
- Labosos Cherono Joyce
- Waiguru Anne Mumbi
The Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart
- Jimmy Angweny
The Order if the Burning Spear
The First Class: Chief if the Order of the Burning Spear
- Haji Noordin Mohamed
- Kinoti George Maingi
- Mbugua Edward Njoroge
- Macharia Kamau
- Ichungwah Anthony Kimani
- Tuya Roselinda Soipan
- Moi Gideon Kipsiele Towett
- Ahmed Shakeel Shabbir
- Agnes Zani
- Maoka Maore
- Mbalu Jessica Kiko
- Sakaja Johnson Arthur
- Nyokabi Kenyatta Muthama
- Njunia Robert Mathenge
The Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear
- Ofulah Henry Noah
- Gitiba James Magige
- Nderitu Patrick Muta
- Shume William Karisa
- Simon Muriithi Wachira
- Amos Njoroge Gatecha
- Chimwanga Mwanyimba Mongo
- Leparmarai Benard Jomo
- Thuku William Kangethe
- Kangi Moffat Muriithi
- Gofrey Auma Peter Buluma
- Bahemuka Judith Mbula
- Sakwa Matilda Pamela
- Prof Omondi A. Washington
- Nyagilo Alphonse Okweto
- Koikai Daniel Mepukori
- Ogle Mukhtar Abdi
- Kinyua Anne Karimi
- Maiyo Reuben Kirwa
- Cheruiyot Augustine
- Nyabengi Samuel Orina
- Barmao Henry Kipkosgei
- Adera Patrick Lumumba
- Kieng Kiplagat Larry
- Nchebere Japheth Koome
- Chemweno Isaac Kipkoech
- Waiguru George Kimani
- Parkar Eafique Ahmed
- Manek Kaushik Liladhar
- lumba Mohan Harswaroup
- Rotich Simon Kibet
- Moturi Rose Nekesa
- Ngene Gituku
The Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS)
- Kiswaa Sankale John
- Wamwayi Samuel Ambani
- Wesonga Willy Sidwaka
- (Dr.) Rotich Silvano Kibiego
- Nchuurai Muthomi Maitima
- (Dr.) Kimata Patrick Mukui
- Minyori Julius Muthamia
- Imboywa Christopher Lutomia
- Shiguri Victor Gideon Alalia
- Okumu George
- Wafula Patroba Lazarus
- Peter Shadrack Sulubu
- Benedict Manjewa Mzee
- (Dr.) Edward Odoyo Osewe
- . Col. Evans Oduor Oguga
- . Col. Thomas Njoroge Nganga
- Natembeya George
- Kianda James Kyalo
- Nyagwanga Wilfred Agage
- Shisia Fredrick Makokha
- Muthaura Doreen Nkatha
- Gichu Alice Wanjiru
- Mwaura Rose Wairimu
- Mashipei Dorothy
- Waimiri Daisy Nyawira
- Gitahi E. Githinji
- Mbute Peterson Maina
- Taama Jeremiah John Mutua
- Nzuva Garishon Kithome
- Kaburu Morris Mutwiri
- Yumbya Daniel Munyao
- Mutiso Reuben Musyoka
- Wambugu Muchemi
- Narikae Parmain Ole
- Amin Adnan Zahir
- Juma Collins Gordon Ondunga
- Mogeni Jaqueline Anam
- Ndegwa James Wahome
- Arimba Joseph Kaberia
- Buluma Morris Indakwa
- Osoi Parmuat Johson
- Okode George Owino
- Kariuki Leonard Nduati
- Ruwa Sammy Nyamawi
- Wamalwa Bernard Mubinja
- Loltome Mathew Lole
- Kahindi Jimmy Kadhua
- Nzomo Mutuku
- Ong’olo David Otieno
- Kihiko Eunice Wangari
- Omar Bashane Mohamed
- Omerikwa Anthony Opare
- Njiri Nelson Mugweru
- Okembo Lilian Akoth
- Omija Joseph Otieno
- Onyango Joseph Vincent
- Osman Hassan Alasow
- Boiyo Leonard Ngeywa
- Muthai Sammy Kioko
- Njuguna Mary Mwihaki
- Chirchir Emmy Jepkirui
- Agesa Ruth M’Mbwaya
- Sang Francis Kipkemboi
- Wachira Njeri Mwangi
- Charles Karege Njaria
- Gabriel Mutuku Musau
- Julius Gordon Tanui
- Karori Kamau
- Anyona Francis
- Wandere Isaac Maina
- Wasonga Thomas Ogola
The Distinguished Conduct Order (DCO)
- Stephen Minugo Mwangi (Posthumous)
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
- Magondu Edward
- WO I Ngunjiri Serah Wambui
- WO I Said Hamud Abdalla
- WO I Abdi Hassan Mohamed
The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW)
- (Dr.) Sila Kising’u Sila
- Lt .Col. Rama Richard Premchard
- Major Bulukhu Douglas Mwambuki
- Major Waithaka Boniface Wanjau
- Mutwiwa David Mutua
- WO I Talengo Denis Namunyu
- Peter Kiria Mbugi
- Nyale Eddys
Among others.