Actress Catherine Kamau popularly known as Kate Actress on Tuesday added an accolade to her achievements after she received a State commendation from President William Ruto.
The renowned actress was feted with the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya alongside 239 others during the Jamhuri Day celebrations held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.
The thespian took to her Instagram to share the news with her fans saying, “CATHERINE KAMAU OGW ! (Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya ) ! HEAD OF STATE COMMENDATION from his excellency the president Dr. William Samoei Ruto. Won’t he do it?”
The award is presented to individuals in recognition of an outstanding service rendered to the country especially, those who risk their lives to save their fellow citizens.
Since it was established in 1966, notable names such as Former Senate Speaker David Ekwee, Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki, and his defence counterpart Aden Duale have been recipients of the award.
Others feted
- Col. Mackutwa Edward
- Lt. Col. Luke Salesio Kirimi
- Lt. Col. Otando Robert Makhulo
- Lt. Col. Ng’ang’a Morris Mungai
- Lt. Col. Komen Jackson Kibor
- Maj. Barasa Patrick Wanjala
- Maj. Keter Kipkorir
- Maj. Wambugu Eric Muteru
- Maj. Mukara Martin Richard
- WOI Mwanzia Stephen Ngulucho
- WOI Kamundia Stanley
- WOII Obiri Hellen Osando
- WOII Ivuli August Ithau
- Sgt. Limo Ronald Kipkosgei
- S/Sgt. Ochieng Hillary Onyango
- AIG Wachira Paul Muriithi
- AIG Ligami Adamba Lydia
- AIG Mathews Gwiyo Judah
- AIG Ngumi Gideon Gachago
- ASP Ngéno Joseph Kiptoo
- CP Barua Hassan Rashid
- Prof. Wabacha James Kihang’a
- Prof. Onderi Henry Lerionkah Nyabuto
- Prof. Akuno Emily Achieng
- Prof. Muok Benard Oula
- Prof. Gitonga Lucy Kawira
- SSP Njeru Felister Wawira
- Amb. Oloo Washington Anyango
- Amb. Nakhumicha Naomi Nancy Wanyonyi
- Amb. Tanui Daniel Cheruiyot
- CP Shuria Abdullahi Ali
- CP Odima Mildred Ochieng
- CP Some Lawrence
- CP Kisaka George Lenny
- CP Losur Charles Kases
- CP Sang Kimeli Michael
- CP Mathiu David Kainga
- CP Mwaura Richard Mburu
- CP Okadapau Dennis Omunyini
- Dr. Ngugi Rose Wanjiru
- Dr. Dodhia Tejal Ketul
- Dr. Makokha Wanyama Peter
- Dr. Sigilai William Kiprono
- Dr. Sangula Abraham Kiprotich
- Dr. Kios David Kiprotich
- Dr. Trivedy Jyotee Dharmendra
- Dr. Nzavi Lilian Gasare
- Dr. Ogutu Mark Matunga
- Dr. Olala Monica Atieno
- Dr. Chokera Abbey Kaigera
- Dr. Choge Elizabeth Chemutai
- Dr. Mbijiwe Jacob Muriuki
- Dr. Okatch Fred Akama
- Dr. Nyamweya Hezron Nyagaka
- Dr. Ngeno John Kibyegon
- Dr. Muigua David Kariuki
- Dr. Obondi Christine Achieng
- Dr. Isiaho Charles Alusiola
- Dr. Joseph Kamau
- Dr. Mwengei Josephine Wanza
- Dr. Okutoyi Lydia
- Dr. Ondede Kennedy Mulehane
- Dr. Lessan Joel Rotich
- Dr. Mutisya Harley Kisyula
- Dr. Ndungu John Ngigi
- Dr. Kimani Isaac Mwangi
- Dr. M’kaari Silas Mwirigi
- Dr. Talian Martin Ndiwa
- Dr. Nyangena Kenneth Onsate
- Dr. Ndiema Emmanuel Kimuma
- Eng. Genga Duncan Onyango
- Eng. Kinyua Edward Mwirigi
- Eng. Achieng Micheal Ngala
- CPL Abulla Jackson
- Rev. Masika Titus Wambua
- Rev. Mbugua Judith Wanjiru
- Rev. Mulandi Zakayo
- Rev. Muturi Charles Muchene
- CPL Moraa Mary
- Bishop Koina John Ledoda Ole
- Maj. (Rtd.) Sorobit Samson Kiprotich
- Hon. Thiongo Charles Murungaru
- Hon. Kariuki Nelly Wangeci
- Hon. Aduke Jeal Praxedes Atieno
- Mr. Wangaji Stephen Otieno
- Mr. Okondo Kennedy Nyabuto
- Mr. Mwangi Zacharia Kuria
- Mr. Njogu Francis Koome
- Mr. Taher Saifuddin Kassamali
- Mr. Mudachi Victor Selassie
- Mr. Mwachugha Alfred Nicolus
- Mr. Naulikha Ignatius Wekesa
- Mr. Kaboro David Nyaga
- Mr. Mahiva Humphrey Mwanjirwa
- Mr. Sumbeiywo Gidieon Kipkorir
- Mr. Chepkwony Eric Kimutai
- Mr. Ombati Alfred Oyori
- Mr. Aluvara Nicholas
- Mr. Chumba Kelvin Too
- Mr. Ekeno Sylas Chepkonga
- Mr. Oleserian Robert Kwemoi
- Mr. Kuria Paul Kihugu
- Mr. Maki Eliakim Meitekini
- Mr. Abdi Noor Mohamed
- Mr. Mandale Changoma Warrakah
- Mr. Lutomia Bernard Ogot
- Mr. Gulleid Adan Mohamud
- Mr. Mwanthi Jonathan David
- Mr. Nyakego Micah Onyiego
- Mr. Isaboke Duke Matoke
- Mr. Mogon Simon Kibwambok
- Mr. Kantaria Baiju Rajnikant
- Mr. Kitiyo Solomon Chepoton
- Mr. Manda Aziz
- Mr. Rabongo Fred
- Mr. Kinyua Raymond Njagi
- Mr. Wambia Charles Onyango
- Mr. Ng’ethe Martin Mureithi
- Mr. Cheruiyot Kelvin Kiptum
- Mr. Nyaachi Patrick Isaboke
- Mr. Panesar Gamdoor Singh
- Mr. Muthendi Benson Wainaina
- Mr. Opondo Francis
- Mr. Ngaira Edward Shiasia
- Mr. Gitonyi Richard Wanjohi
- Mr. Main Jagbir Singh
- Mr. Vora Bipin
- Mr. Mudibo Andrew Immanuel
- Mr. Ayabei Cheptumo Kipkorir
- Mr. Ntogaiti Stanley Mutuma
- Mr. Ronoh Kibet Charles
- Mr. Hussein Abdishakur Sheikh
- Mr. Karani Stephen Kathieka
- Mr. Makewa Jackson Kyalo
- Mr. Ndegwa El Samma Omiya
- Mr. Rintaugu Charles Mutwiri
- Mr. Okwiri John Paul Onyango
- Mr. Kisivuli Azenga Jackson
- Mr. John Kennedy Odipo
- Mr. Njoroge Peter Ndungu
- Mr. Muteti Richard Nzioki
- Mr. Kinama Jonam Ngau
- Mr. Maina Henry Omusundi
- Mr. Runyenje Jamal Abdi
- Mr. Muriuki James Kanuri
- Mr. Adero Jacob Omondi
- Mr. Akwany Martin Oduori
- Mr. Mwandau Nicholaus Mwanda
- Mr. Kagochi Kuria Mwangi
- Mr. Kinyoe Samfantony Kyalo
- Mr. Mwailengo Laban Tole
- Mr. Schei Edward Kenneth
- Mr. Ndunda Emmanuel
- Mr. Mwasaru John Mwamburi
- Mr. Mucheke Hiram Muriithi
- Mr. Sunkuli Moses Ledama
- Mr. Kilioba Joseph Mophat
- Mr. Kirwa Kipchirchir Rodgers
- Mr. Tanui Felix Kipkemboi
- Mr. Kirui Kibet Emmanuel
- Mr. Hassan Billow Isaack
- Mr. Weru Nelson Maina
- Mr. Awili Joel Onyango
- Mr. Kurgat Herman Busienei
- Mr. Ngunga Kenneth Mamboleo
- Mr. Mutua Martin Munyao
- Mr. Nthusi Jeremiah Kiio
- Mr. Munyu Josphat Karanja
- Mr. Gerald Japson Gitonga
- Mr. Chanua Walter Onkundi
- Mr. Lekulo Aloisio Nterepu
- Mr. Oswe Silas Ochieng
- Mr. Mutai Joseph Kimaiyo
- Mr. Idris Ali Sahal
- Mr. Nyaga Moses Ndambiri
- Mr. Maina Samuel Gilbert
- Mr. Onono William Otieno
- Mr. Anyim Tom
- Mr. Nyatigoh Nyangwechi
- Mr. Otieno Peter Owino
- Mr. Mwai Daniel Kamau
- Mr. Nyururu John Muigai
- Mr. Mungai Paul Mutonga
- Mr. Koech Sammy Cheruiyot
- Mr. Chomba Kamau
- Mr. Ndegwa Timothy Kimani
- Mr. Lodeya Josphat Lowoi
- Mr. Musyoka Abel Mutua
- Mr. Shikuku Edwin Butita
- Mr. Abdalla Hassan Abdalla Siyad
- Mr. Hamisi Muo Williams
- Mr. Rotich David Kiprono
- Mrs. Chepkirui Mercylynate
- Mrs. Cherotich Carren
- Mrs. Ochieng Millicent Akinyi
- Mrs. Kirii Jane Wanjiru
- Mrs. Sati Linet Pino
- Mrs. Njage Jane Gatakaa
- Mrs. Robi Rael Marwa
- Mrs. Mwang’ombe Jostina Wawasi
- Mrs. Mwangi Winnie Wanjiru
- Mrs. Machayo Joan Andisi
- Mrs. Gitobu Cyriaca Ukima
- Mrs. Kiprugut Lydia Jerotich
- Mrs. Samoei Pauline Chebet
- Mrs. Wangui Francesca Nyoike
- Mrs. Atenyo-Abonyo Florence
- Mrs. Ndeda Gladys Khaveza Ingoyi
- Mrs. Munyasya Charity Muthoni
- Ms. Ndenga Jane Adhiambo
- Ms. Ibeere Emily Kangai
- Ms. Wathua Esther Wangari
- Ms. Rutto Viola Jerono
- Ms. Lukwo Damaris Chemworsio
- Ms. Omolloh Roselynn Anyango
- Ms. Mutua Angeline Mutile
- Ms. Ndungu Mary Wanjiku
- Ms. Njiru Jeniffer Karimi
- Ms. Njenga Ellizabeth Wairimu
- Ms. Kuria Jane Wanjiru
- Ms. Kyengo Rahab Nyambura
- Ms. Karanja Damaris Seina
- Ms. Manani Jacqueline Akinyi Okeyo
- Ms. Njoroge Anne Wambui
- Ms. Kariuki Caroline
- Ms. Gituku Elizabeth
- Ms. Waruru Joyce
- Ms. Wahome Virginia
- Ms. Wambugu Esther
- Ms. Muhuni Lilian
- Ms. Ngugi Charity
- Ms. Kigarave Jackline Vike
- Ms. Wathuti Elizabeth Wanjiru
- Ms. Wairimu Grace
- Miss Kurui Gladys Jepchumba
- Miss Chebet Beatrice
- Miss Mukura Doris Nkio
- Miss Ngechu Nelius Nyambura
- Miss Jerono Caroline
