Kenyan Celebs Who Were Conferred With Presidential State Commendation

In Kenya, Presidential honours such as orders, medals and orders are usually done during public holidays.

During which, distinguished Kenyans who have greatly dedicated their service to the nation are honoured in public.

The sitting head of state is tasked to honour them from various fields such as academicians, technocrats, politicians, journalists, athletes, clergymen  among other genres.

The categories are divided into 12 main categories as listed below

1. Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya – (C.G.H.)
2. Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (E.G.H.) 
3. Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (M.G.H.) 
4. Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.),
5. Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.)
6. Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.)
7. Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya,
8.  Distinguished Conduct Order,
9.  Distinguished Service Medal,
10. Silver Star of Kenya,
11. Head of State’s Commendation (H.S.C)
12. Uhodari Medal.

List of Kenyan celebs with Presidential honours

1. Jeff Koinange- MBS
2. David Rudisha – MBS
3. Jacky Maribe – HSC
4. Dennis Itumbi- HSC
5. Kamotho Martin aka Githeri Man – HSC
6. Robert Alai- HSC
7. Pauline Njoroge- HSC
8. Fatuma Zarika – HSC
9. Ben Githae- HSC
10. Rev. Teresia Wairimu
11. Rev. Lucy Nginjiri