The president announced honouring the Kenyans with the top state honours via a special gazette notice dated July 8, 2022. Amongst those awarded are his close family members - nephew Jomo Gecaga and his niece Nana Gecaga. The other prominent Kenyans who were awarded included State House spokesperson Kanze Dena Mararo. Kanze was recognised with a Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), while Nation Media Group's John Kamau was warded Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS). I share this award with my clever team at State House," Mutahi wrote.

Source: Daily Nation July 14, 2022 16:52 UTC