During this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations, several Kenyans were honoured for their distinguished services to the nation. Among them were governors, cabinet secretaries, and sports personalities, among other categories in a list that was published in a special Gazette Notice. The heated debate online came just a month after former Kiambu governor William Kabogo said he never received the honour. At some point, I was told that I needed to buy the medal.”During the 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations, about 900 Kenyans were feted. Governors who were honoured included Nairobi’s Johnson Sakaja, Khalif Mohamed Adan (Mandera), Homa Bay’s Gladys Wanga and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti.

Source: Daily Nation December 14, 2023 09:49 UTC