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The Kenyan Silver Star

The Kenyan Silver Star was instituted on 8 December 1983 and is awarded to members of the uniformed services for conspicuous acts of valor.

The Kenyan Silver Star was instituted on 8 December 1983 and is awarded to members of the uniformed services for conspicuous acts of valor, self-sacrifice, or devotion to duty in the face of danger.

The medal is a cupro-nickel, 18.7 mm (0.74 inches) five-pointed star and bears the arms of the Republic of Kenya on the obverse. The reverse is plain. 

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The Distinguished Conduct Medal of Kenya

The Distinguished Conduct Medal is a Kenyan award given for exceptionally distinguished service or devotion by members of the Armed Forces.

  • Time Period: Post-WW2
  • Institution: 21 April 1966
  • Country: Kenya

The Distinguished Conduct Medal is a Kenyan award given for exceptionally distinguished service or devotion to duty by members of the Armed Forces. 

It was instituted on 21 April 1966. During the presidency of Arap Moi, the Coat of Arms on the obverse of the medal has been replaced by the effigy of the President.

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The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (O.G.W)

The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya is an award presented to individuals in recognition of outstanding service rendered to the country.

The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (or OGW) is an award presented to individuals in recognition of an outstanding service rendered to the country. Especially, those who put their lives at risk to save their fellow countrymen and protect others.  

Among the notable recipients of this award include Former Senate Speaker, Hon. David Ekwee Ethuro, current speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin Bedan Muturi, former leader of the majority party in the Senate, Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, and the current leader of majority party in the national assembly Hon. Adan Duale.

The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya Design

The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya medal features a central emblem, in the obverse, with a shield and crossed spears. The medal is adorned with a ribbon in the colors of the Kenyan flag: black, red, green, and white.

About the Kenyan Presidential Awards

In Kenya, it’s tradition to present various presidential awards during National Holidays to honor individuals for their excellent service to the nation. These awards are conferred by the sitting President and government, advised by the National Honors and Awards Committee.

Nominees are recommended by county commissioners, NGOs, government agencies, religious institutions, individuals, and community groups. The National Honors Act of 2014 outlines criteria for eligibility, such as displaying exceptional abilities, courage, leadership, and making significant contributions in fields like social, economic, scientific, public service, and governance. Recipients often include state or public office holders and athletes who have brought glory to the country.

Once awarded, recipients can add the honor’s initials before their name.

A Grand Warrior of Kenya title awarded to Dr. Samuel Maina Mwituria.
A Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW) title awarded to Dr. Samuel Maina Mwituria in 2022 by His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya.

What's the Meaning of OGW?

The meaning of OGW refers to The Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya, a prestigious award presented to individuals for outstanding service to the nation. It recognizes those who have shown exceptional dedication, bravery, and contributions in various fields such as social, economic, scientific, public service, and more. The award honors acts of valor, leadership, and significant achievements that benefit the country.

The Order of the Burning Spear

The Order of the Burning Spear was instituted for distinguished services to dignitaries, members of the public service, and professionals.

The Order of the Burning Spear was instituted on 21 April 1966 for distinguished services to dignitaries, members of the public service, and professionals.

The Order is divided into three classes:

  • Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S)
  • Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S)
  • Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S)

Some of the notable figures who received this award include former Statehouse Spokesman Manoah Esipisu, 800 meters Olympic Champion and world record holder David Rudisha, and veteran journalist Jeff Koinange of Citizen Television Kenya.

The Order of the Burning Spear Design

The elder rank of the Order of the Burning Spear is always a breast star and a neck badge, while the insignia of Moran Burning Spear (M.B.S.) and it’s ONLY a neck badge.

The ribbon is black, half green with a wide white-edged red central stripe. The earlier insignia of the Moran of the Burning Spear had a silvered center.

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The Uhodari Medal

The Uhodari Medal is awarded to individuals for their most outstanding acts of bravery and sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.

The Uhodari Medal is awarded to soldiers and individuals for their most outstanding acts of bravery and sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. The medal was instituted on 21 April 1966. As the country’s utmost gallantry honor, it is presented to the most conscious bravery or for some daring act of valor, extreme devotion to duty, and self-sacrifice. The recipients of this prestigious award put the lives of other first in an act of selflessness.

For over 20 years no one had received this award- until the incumbent H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta awarded Major Ndeke Fredrick Afande the Uhodari Medal. The most notable figure to have received this award is former Defense Forces General Mohammed for his role in defending the country during the 1982 coup attempt.

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The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Medal

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Medal is the highest-ranked award and presented to the holders of the president’s office.

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest-ranked award and is presented to the holders of the president’s office. The incumbent, President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the holder of the award Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya.

The Order is divided into three categories based on seniority:

  • The Chief of the Golden Heart, awarded to a sitting president.
  • The Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (E.G.H), awarded to the deputy President of the Republic, Speakers of the House and Senate, Cabinet Secretaries, the First Lady, etc. 

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya Design

The medal is a breast star made by Spink with an inverted backplate. It measures about 73 millimeters in diameter.

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