Order of the Golden Heart (Kenya) explained
Order of the Golden Heart |
Awarded By: | the President |
Type: | State |
Country: | Kenya |
For: | displays of exemplary qualities, achievements of heroism, patriotism or leadership |
First Head: | --> |
Classes: | |
Post-Nominals: | CGH EGH MGH |
Higher: | None (highest) |
Lower: | Order of the Burning Spear |
Image Size2: | 100px |
Order of the Golden Heart of the Republic of Kenya is the highest award in Kenya, and is split into three classes: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.), Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) and Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.)
Recipients
Chief of the Order is mostly given to the holders of the office of the President of Kenya.[1] However, several prominent figures have also received the medal despite not being Kenyan sitting presidents. Recipients include:
See also
References
- https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/ruto-awards-bohra-community-leader-highest-state-award/pnrebx2
- https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2022/12/syedna-mufaddal-saifuddin-presented-with-the-highest-national-honour-by-president-ruto-of-kenya/
- News: Obiero . Gladys Mokeira . What is Elder of Golden Heart? . 28 May 2022 . tuko.co.ke . 22 October 2019.
Notes and References
- Web site: What Presidential Awards, Orders and Medals in Kenya Mean. Kenyans.co.ke. 14 March 2019.
- Web site: Mike Moore, WTO Director-General, 1999 to 2002 . 2 February 2020 . World Trade Organization.
- Web site: Kenya Law Kenya Gazette . 2022-12-12 . kenyalaw.org.
- Web site: Tendu . Babu . Kipchoge honoured with the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya . 2024-06-15 . The Standard . en.