State House spokesperson Kanze Dena has been awarded the Order of the Burning spear by President Uhuru Kenyatta in recognition of her outstanding and distinguished service to the country.
In a gazette notice dated July 8, 2022, Kanze was feted alongside Supreme Court judge Isaac Lenaola, Court of Appeal President Daniel Musinga and Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu.
The Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S) is the second highest honour after the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H)
Notable individuals awarded the M.G.H include Uhuru’s nephew and personal aide Jomo Gecaga and former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita.
Others are Laibuta Imaana, Kenya’s first blind judge who was conferred with the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S) as well as political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi.
Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) CEO Nana Gecaga is the other notable figure who received the E.B.S award. Nana is Uhuru's niece.
Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo is among 101 individuals who were conferred with the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S) alongside Obstetrician and Gynaecologist specialist Dr Francis Kagema and Nation Media journalist John Kamau.
Retired judge Mary Ang'awa, former Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Thuita Mwangi, High Court judge George Dulu and Dean, School of Medicine, Moi University College, Atwoli Lukoye were also awarded the M.B.S.
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Chief Executive Officer, David Njeng'ere, also received the M.B.S.
Notable names among 156 individuals conferred with the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (O.G.W) include Issac Andabwa, secretary general of the Kenya National Private Security Workers Union (KNPSWU).
Some 180 civilians were also awarded Head of State’s Commendation while 24 officers received the same honour under the military division.
