President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged young people to maintain high standards in their service to the country. “Kenya needs public servants, professionals and politicians who have no time for mediocrity,” President Uhuru said. President Uhuru commended those who won the awards for their diligence and determination. “When some of your elders have given way to laxity – and even to mediocrity – it fills me with hope to see that you have rejected their ways,” President Uhuru said. During the occasion, President Uhuru also launched the President’s Award-Kenya Foundation and cut a cake to mark the award scheme’s 50th anniversary.

Source: The Star October 27, 2016 19:56 UTC