List: Chebukati, IEBC CEO, John Sibi-Okumu feted with state commendations

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December 12, 2022
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More than 480 Kenyans were on Monday, December 12, awarded state commendations in recognition of their work in various disciplines.

The individuals were feted during the country’s 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations presided over by President William Ruto.

Among those on the list of 482 individuals is Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati who was feted with the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH) award, which falls within the highest category of state awards in Kenya.

President Ruto also awarded IEBC Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) award.

The electoral body’s CEO Hussein Marjan was honoured with Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) medal.

President Ruto had during the announcement of the presidential results in August praised Chebukati as the hero of the 2022 general election. The IEBC boss was flanked by Marjan, Molu and Guliye after four other commissioners led by Vice-chairperson Juliana Cherera disowned the results, claiming the final tally was conducted in an ‘opaque manner’.

Meanwhile, the medal list also includes a number of politicians including Kenya Kwanza MPs, who formed part of Ruto’s inner circle during the last election.

The legislators include Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah and his Kiharu counterpart Ndindi Nyoro who have been feted with Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart and Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear medals respectively.

Other politicians on the list include National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi, Uasin Gishu Woman Representative Glady Boss and former Mandera Governor Ali Roba among others.

Media personality John Sibi-Okumu, Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) CEO Paul Russo and former Kenya international football midfielder Allan Thigo were also recognised with various medals.

“In recognition of distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities, I, William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, confer Awards and Honours to the following persons,” a gazette notice dated December 12 reads in part.

Here is the full list:

ORDER OF THE GOLDEN HEART
(a) First Class: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH)
His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
(b) Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (EGH)

Hon. Njuki Onesmus Muthomi
Hon. Kahiga Mwalimu Edward Mutahi
Hon. Kachapin Simon Kitalei
Hon. Cheboi Benjamin Chesire
Hon. Ottichilo Wilber Khasilwa
Hon. Malombe Julius Makau
Hon. Adam Nathif Jama
Hon. Sang Stephen Kipyego
Hon. Barchok Hillary Kipngeno
Hon. Irungu Joshua Wakahora
Hon. Timamy Issa Abdalla
Hon. Roba Ali Ibrahim
Mr. Chebukati Wanyonyi Wafula
(c) Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (MGH)
Lt. Gen Kendagor Albert Kiprop
Lt. Gen Njiru Peter Mbogo
Lt. Gen Mwangi Jonah Maina
Maj. Gen. Omenda John Mugaravai
Hon. Gladys Jepkosgei Boss
Hon. Wandayi James Opiyo
Hon. Ichung’wah Anthony Kimani
Hon. Murungi Kathuri
Hon. Cheruiyot Aaron Kipkirui
ORDER OF THE BURNING SPEAR
(a) First Class: Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS)
Maj. Gen. Waliaula Bernard
Maj. Gen. Muteti Peter Kimani
Maj. Gen. Kiugu Aphaxard Muthuri
Maj. Gen. Radina Stephen Otieno
Dr. Mwasserah Abdul Khalfan
Hon. Mwaka Robert Mbui
Hon. Baya Owen Yaa
Hon. Onyiengo Silvanus Osoro
Hon. Waqo Naomi Jillo
Hon. Wambua Enoch Kiio
Hon. Ndindi Nyoro
Mr. Waiguru George Kimani
Mrs. Shikuku Agnes Nafula
(b) Second Class: Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS)
Brig. Mwamburi Joakim Ngure
Brig. Gituma Lawrence Miringo
Brig. Otieno Paul Owuor
Brig. Ng’ang’a Thomas Njoroge
Brig. Omari Ibrahim Khamisi
Brig. Imboywa Christopher Lutomia
Brig. Okumu George
Brig. Muhindi Edward
SAIG Ndungu Peter
Prof. Guliye Abdi Yakub
Prof. Ochieng Washington Yotto
Prof. Okowa Phoebe Nyawade
Amb. Mwinzi Mwende
Amb. Leshore Cleland
Amb. Esipisu Manoah Caleb
Dr. Shah Manoj Ramnikal
Dr. Langat Moses
Dr. Olet Pamela
Eng. Alima Samwel Aluoch Otieno
Hon. Ogola Eric Kennedy Okumu
Hon. Muchelule Aggrey Otsyula
Mr. Mugo Joseph Washington
Mr. Isaboke Stephen Motari
Mr. Ngowa Stephen Masha
Mr. Nkodi Michael Tialai
Mr. Tuiyott Francis
Mr. Koyier Thomas Okoth
Mr. Molu Boya
Mr. Russo Rushdie Paul
Mr. Gichu Paul Watoro
Mr. Patel Divyesu Indubhai
Dr. Shah Manish Ramniklal
Mr. Kabatesi Kibisu
Mr. Ndalana Nicodemus Musyoka
Mr. Mbeca John Njeru
(c) Third Class: Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS)
Col. Oduor Charles Ong’ong’e
Col. Cherutich Joel Kiprop
Col. Kitiro Pascal Mara
Col. Guleid Imano Karu
Col. Ptiony Emmanuel Lotu
Col. Kathingo Patrick Titus
Col. Melanyi Stephen Kilelo
Col. Korir Peter Korir
Col. Aruasa Paul Towett
AIG Bunei David Rono
AIG Kisyungu Lawrence Wambua
AIG Nyakwaka Bernard Onyango
AIG Mwivanda Noah Jacob
AIG Guyo Ibrahim Jilo
AIG Kitili Julius Muthama
AIG Owino Lawrence Okech Owino
AIG Makokha Vincent Kinas
AIG Mwamburi Edward Maghanga
AIG Odero Tom Mboya
Prof. Humphrey Peter Ouko Ororah
Prof. Kosgey Isaac Sanga
Amb. Lemoshira Richard Moi
Amb. Waweru James Ndirangu
Amb. Vungo Joseph
Dr. Munyao Leah Mumbua Mbaluka
Dr. Ramji Vinod Lalji
Dr. Nyaberi Justry Patrick Lumumba
Dr. Ahmed Omar Ahmed
Dr. Komora Amani Yuda
Dr. Chepchieng Joshua Kimwetich
Dr. Marang’a Moses Wambugu
Dr. Obong’o Sylvester Odhiambo
Eng. Obam Daniel Onyango
Col. (Rtd.) Mshimba Alfred Mtuweta
Mr. Mulondo Longinus Anabaswa
Mr. Lugonzo Wilson Adove
Mr. Owuor Naman Nimrod
Mr. Voto Eliud Samwel
Mr. Kabuti George Njuguna
Mr. Onditi Kennedy
Mr. Guare Paul Muraya Mwangi
Mr. Rukwaro Godfrey Gitahi
Mr. Chelimo John Kiprono
Mr. Murithi Linus Labanson
Mr. Balala Mohammed Salim
Mr. Muriithi Joseph Kanyiri
Mr. Lilan Paul
Mr. Mutega John Njoroge
Mr. Obino Henry Mackdonald Ohuru
Mr. Wanderi Simon Mwangi
Mr. Marjan Marjan Hussein
Mr. Khawaja Odil Alshed
Mr. Wambugu John Mwai
Mr. Mwangi David Komu
Mr. Terer Long’et Kiprono
Mr. Gitu Geoffery Mbirua
Mr. Ondego Otieno John
Mr. Lengapiani Peter Lemanton
Mr. Taib Ali Taib
Mr. Tinega Julius Bogonko
Mrs. Muhati Librata Nekesa
Mrs. Samoei Hellen Chepkurgat
Mrs. Chege Jane Wambui
Mrs. Rotich Christine Chepkurui
Ms. Bwari Everlyne Motari
Ms. Lijembe Matilda Tembesi
Ms. Gichangi Eunice Wanjiku
Ms. Ashubwe Nelly Peres
Ms. Lentupuru Caroline Naikena
Ms. Matheka Mumbua Teresia
Lt. Col. (Rtd) Kibusia Joseph Kalymoi
THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT ORDER (DCO)
CIP Kelo Musyimi
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL (DSM)
WOII Mujibu Mohamed Said
Ssgt Kiprono Samuel Maiyo
Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) of Kenya
Brig. Ahmed Mohamed Saman
Col. Opiyo Oswald Oduor
Lt. Col. Okwaro Fredrick Ouma
Maj. Tuwey Stephen Kimeli
Maj. Wangui Kevin Karume
Capt. Okumu Anderson Olero
Snr. Pte. Wanyama Robert Waswa (Posthumous)
Snr. Pte. Shure Hamis Yunis (Posthumous)
Cpl. Maina Samuel Mburai
AIG Lagat Eliud Kipkoech
ASP Mureithi Alex Nyaki
SSP Macharia John Maina
IP Riwe Samuel Woshe
PC Saina Kipkemboi Emmanuel
Prof. Ngala Frederick Angaga
SSP Sichei John Samburumo
SSP Mwinga Samson Njeru
SSP Kirera George Muuru
SSP Julius Rem Mutabari
SSP Masai Peter Naliakho
SSP Bett Samwel Kipkemoy
SSP Kibet Wilhelm Kimutai
S/Sgt. Gachogu Daniel Mwangi
Sgt. Mwangi Isaac Kimani
CP Mbatha Bernard Kituku
CP Mashua Juma Ali
Dr. Mukaria Samson Murangiri
Dr. Chacha Peter Magabe
Dr. Kantaria Bimal Rajnikant
Dr. Muinde Florence Nzwili
Dr. Kibui Geoffery Kamau
Dr. Kiplimo Robert
Dr. Chumo John Kipkorir
Dr. Wango Geoffrey Mbugua
Dr. Ondieki Donald Otoyo
Dr. Nyachieo Atunga
Dr. Kibowen William Yator
Dr. Oduor Patrick Omondi Mol
CIP Gichuru Stephen Njenga
CIP Mohamed Mohamednur Ibrahim
Eng. Kogi Stephen Kirima
SSgt. Lekatap Julius Ponis
CPL Obuye Jeremiah A. (Posthumous)
CPL Deula Michael Lekolol
CPL Muthee Evanson Kamande (Posthumous)
Col. (Rtd.) Nganga Jeremiah Mwaura
Hon. Wachira Letizia Muthoni
Hon. Macharia Alice Wambui
Hon. Wasike Peter Wabomba
Mr. Muthamia Lawrence Mbwiria
Mr. Adede Alfayo Oyugi
Mr. Mwangi Eric
Mr. Chadha Vimal
Mr. Mohamed Abdiweli Hussein
Mr. Manani Amos Chweya
Mr. Nyakweba Lawrence Ombasa
Mr. Kakoi Mutinda
Mr. Nzomo Richard Ndambuki
Mr. Ndiema Evans Kwemoi
Mr. Matioli Vincent Ambutsi
Mr. Nyakomitah Kenwilliams
Mr. Orina Kenneth Benard
Mr. Mutua John Kyovi
Mr. Gitu John Wahome
Mr. Ochola Shem Odhiambo
Mr. Owuor Martin Shikuku
Mr. Muhia Charles Kiiru
Mr. Ruge Stephen Njenga
Mr. Tanui Moses Maritim
Mr. Njogu Lenson Njagi
Mr. Bishar Fille Elmi
Mr. Kuria Paul Kihugu
Mr. Swaleh Amir Ali
Mr. King’oo Peter Kyalo
Mr. Anyumba Paul Nyamwaya
Mr. Odhiambo Oluoch Fredrick
Mr. Mukabi George Njoroge
Mr. Linyiru Bruno Mugambi
Mr. Balang Gideon Rerimoi
Mr. Owiye Chrisphine Otieno
Mr. Telewa Roy Sasaka
Mr. Mwiti Martin
Mr. Mweu Paschal Keli
Mr. Oyugi Godfrey Owino
Mr. Nteere Michael Muriithi
Mr. Akaki Rodgers Omukhulu
Mr. Gababo Dido Jillo
Mr. Mukumu Joel Irungu
Mr. Kagucia Phillip Gatenjwa
Mr. Thigo Allan Okoth Okongo
Mr. Ingonga Renson Mulele
Mr. Ndiema Mark Chemom
Mr. Oketch William Otieno
Mr. Bwire Victor Lupia
Mr. Lolchokwe Ambrose Lkusalan
Mr. Khator Harun Rashid
Mr. Kemo Otieno Alloys
Mr. Muteti Alexander Muasya
Mr. Sibi-Okumu John Ernest
Mr. Mwangi Francis Githuah
Mr. Nyaga Martin Wachira
Mr. Nyathira Leonard Ngotho
Mr. Omwega Aruba Ogoti
Mr. Musyoka Daniel (posthumous)
Mrs. Faryd Shadia Munini
Mrs. Mbogo Jacquiline Wawira
Mrs. Cheruiyot Elishebah Jelangat
Mrs. Mwamuye Janet Nyanga
Mrs. Mkorori Neema Kadogo
Mrs. Cheluget Evelyn Tarus
Mrs. Fernandes Paloma Sarah
Ms. Osembo Susan Nekesa
Ms. Ndururi Phylis Wamuyu
Ms. Mwangi Emma Wanjiru
Ms. Leming’ani Rynah Charity
Ms. Kemboi Irene
Ms. Wanjiku Nancy Diana Wanjiku
Ms. Rugut Margaret Jemutai
Ms. Kaipoyi Miriam Kakenya
Ms. Rono Mary Patricia Chepkoech
Ms. Gateru Mercy Wanjiru
Ms. Nguku Christine
Ms. Ogwora Lillian Moraa
Ms. Choka Berita Andeyo
Ms. Masinde Isabella Anyona Mukuna
Ms. Musakali Catherine
Ms. Odipo Alicent Kambura
Miss Akello Belinda Akoth
Silver Star of Kenya
Maj. Ogeto Michael Meng’enya
Maj. Enyakai Geoffrey Eliakim Emukule
Maj. Mwambindo Hamisi Musa
Capt. Shikuku Bramwel Olando
Snr. Pte. Lulunga Francis Ledama
Cpl. Onyango Stephen Omondi
IP Ng’ang’a Edward
PC Okoth James Odiero
PC Mulinge Benjamin Mutune
PC Wateba Robin Wanjala
PC Mwangali Philip Kioko
ASP Mwenda Lawrence Mutiga
Mr. Kahura John Mindo
Head of State’s Commendation (Military-Division)
Lt. Col. Ombachi Tertius Mokua’
Maj. Chacha Marwa Vitalis
Maj. Musyoki Shadrack Nthusi
Maj. Mwaura Moffat Njoroge
Maj. Ouko Henry Collins
Maj. Omar Abukar Abdullahi
Maj. Gikonyo David Wanjohi
Maj. Nyakundi Aquinas Nyamari
Capt. Wainaina Nathaniel Kanyita
Capt. Otundo Mcclous Ombere
WOII Ong’udi Jackson Nashon
WOII Sawe Joseph Munai
WOII Ronoh Edwin Kipng’eno
WOII Mithebe Obadiah Kariuki
WOII Leleina Jacob Lesayu
WOII Yego Titus Tarus
WOII Tirop Samuel
Sgt Murunga Mark Rawlings
Sgt Munyao Joseph Nzine
Sgt Baariu David Kaberia
Sgt Koros Timothy Biwott
Sgt Kiyeng Hyvin Jepkemoi
L/Cpl. Erimba Daniel
Snr. Pte. Okanga Harrison Asitwa
Cpl. Mathenge Tabitha Nyokabi
Cpl. Kiromo Joyce Muthoni
Ssgt Musinde Tom
Ssgt Said Mwamodi Dziwe
SP Ndiwa Simeon Kwemboi
ASP Oguso Christ Wambwanga
ASP Emitundo Pharies
ASP Nur Abdulahi Mohamedi
IP Titus Gladys Mbula
IP Kiriago Joseph
IP Lethisho Rita Tatu
IP Matheka John Kaleru
IP Nganga Samuel Muigai
IP Kemeu Benard Letting
IP Munyao Doreen Nzangi
IP Koech Robert
IP Ole Ranah Simon Kiteru
IP Tuti Kennedy Peter
IP Muge Peter Kiplangat
IP Kinyanjui Sarah Mumbi
IP Koros Cornelius
CI Gathuki Rodgrs Muthiri
PC Said Chitebwa Mwadzombo
PC Mwetu Cyrus Kimwele
PC Bosire Perister Morangi
PC Ndiwa Stacy Jepkemoi
PC Ali Ahmedini Mohamed
PC Wavinya Helen Syombua
PC Osman Ibrahim Kemboi
PC Njogu Robin Murithi
PC Mawazo Simeon Charo
PC Moraa Mary
PC Agola Lawrence Okoth
SSP Musita Anyangu Zakayo
SSP Kariuki Ephantus Nderitu
SSP Ogul Habel Ochieng
SSP Chebet Stephen
SSP Mukuha Johnson Wachira
SSgt. Njagi Jeremy Muriuki
SSgt. Wanjiru Thuku Edward
SSgt. Nderu Benjamin Ndungu
SSgt. Lesootia Kennedy Lesootia
SSgt. Kinyua Douglas Mwangi
Sgt. Ngeruro Simon Chege
AW II Maiyo Jackline Chepchirchir
CP Ndiema Francis Kibore
CP Dobby Eunice Anyango Jevuline
CP Mathews Gwiyo Judah
Dr. Nkingo Abraham Mugambi
Dr. Onyango Atieno Resila
CIP Chepsoi Alex Cherono
CIP Muriithi Venacia Kinyua
CIP Gitari Stephen Muriuki
CI Kipkazi Kipsang
CI Ndune Nelson Munga
CI Marunga Water Danddas
CI Tarigo Festus
CI Kitsao Kahindi Charo
CI Kiliru Josephat Koome
CI Aden Hussein Aden
Sgt. Oboge Eliphas Omondi
Sgt. Kamau Isaac Muthoka
CPL Koech John Kiptanui
CPL Mwololo Eunice Minoo
CPL Bett Paul Kipsigei
Ranger. Ayieko Charles Ochieng
SP Chesir John Kanda
SP Kamitu Thomas Nzuki
SP Asisi Moses Orangi
SP Thiane Peter Kilemi
SP Muriungi Emmanuel Maingi
IP Too Nafthali Shongo’