30 Kenyans have been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for their service to the country.
In a statement by St John ambulance, the Queen recognised the exemplary support and work the 30 individuals have been doing in the emergency response organisation.
Dr Robert Mutula and Lazaro Kimang’a received the highest distinctions and were Knighted by the British Monarch
Among prominent Kenyans who were part of those honoured at the event that was held at the All Saints Cathedral include Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant, Agnes Kagure, and retired Kenya Air Force Captain, Collins Wanderi.
"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Sovereign Head of the Order of St John, sanctioned Honors to a number of St John Kenya volunteers for their distinguished services rendered in the service of humanity in various capacities and responsibilities to St John," read the statement in part.
The event was graced by President Uhuru Kenyatta and presided over by Mt Kenya South Canon, Charles Muturi, who is the patron of the organisation.
On his part, Uhuru congratulated the awardees and promised that the government would amend St John Ambulance Act to improve the partnership between the government and the institution.
"I want to congratulate all those awarded for their highly significant admittance into this noble order. May your sacrifices be an inspiration to others.
"The ministry of health, Treasury, and the Attorney General will formulate amendments to the St John Ambulance of Kenya Act CAP 258 of the Laws of Kenya to deepen its partnership with the state by providing a framework for exchequer support, the president declared.
The act was enacted by Parliament in 1979 after a bill to recognise the institution in the country was introduced by the late Charles Njonjo, who was the then Attorney General.
List of Awardees;
Knights
1. Dr Robert Mutula
2. Lazaro Kimang’a
Commanders
3. Dr Mohamed Farooq Chaudhry,
4. Dr Manilal Devchand Ramji Dodhia,
5. Stephen Ngángá Kagombe,
6. Prof Agnes Kagure Karani,
7. Thomas Odhiambo Onyoyo
8. Dr Manoj Shah.
Officers
9. Harun Kimani Gikera,
10. Risper Anyango Gogo,
11. Elly Mugo Karuguti,
12. Jane Wanjiru Kinuthia,
13. Patricia Wairimu Kiwanuka,
14. Sarah Atieno Kiwanuka,
15. Lawrence Mukanda Mukolwe,
16. Lucy Wanjiru Murumbi,
17. Piua Opanga Shikhaya and
18. Captain Collins Wanderi
19. John Ochieng Brodrick,
20. Florence Fiba Adhiambo Ogonyo Hawa,
21. Tedman Maina Kobilla,
22. Pauline Akinyi Kwendo,
23. Charles Mkala Mwachia,
24. Rophus Mwambui Mwandembo,
25. Paul Wachiuri Mwangi,
26. Stephen Wambiri Ndungu,
27. David Aloo Otieno,
28. Jane Sulaek Sirere,
29. Paul Kamau Thairu
30. Andrew Machangia Wanjohi
