{"id":209467,"date":"2024-08-16T04:28:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T04:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/16\/list-president-ruto-recognizes-22-achievers-with-state-honors\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T04:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T04:28:45","slug":"list-president-ruto-recognizes-22-achievers-with-state-honors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/08\/16\/list-president-ruto-recognizes-22-achievers-with-state-honors\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: President Ruto Recognizes 22 Achievers with State Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"On Thursday, President William Ruto officially conferred city status upon Eldoret Municipality, marking a significant milestone for the region. In addition to this honor, the President recognized 22 individuals with State honors for their exceptional contributions in various fields.<\/p>\n

Felix Koskei, while presenting the awards, highlighted the distinguished achievements of the recipients. \u201cIn honor of the immense contributions made by these visionary sons and daughters of Eldoret, I present the following persons for conferment of National Honours, recognizing their distinguished and outstanding services rendered to the nation in various capacities,\u201d Koskei announced.<\/p>\n

Here are the 22 distinguished individuals honored by President Ruto:<\/p>\n

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  1. Vivian Cheruiyot<\/strong> \u2013 Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CGH). A celebrated long-distance runner and three-time Diamond League champion.<\/li>\n
  2. Late Ezekiel Barngetuny<\/strong> \u2013 Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CGH). A philanthropist who established Barngetuny Plaza.<\/li>\n
  3. Late Paul Boit<\/strong> \u2013 Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EGH). A renowned educationist who built and designed public schools to ensure wider access.<\/li>\n
  4. George Kibet<\/strong> \u2013 Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).<\/li>\n
  5. Dr. Lodhia Prabhudas<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). Founded a prominent general medical practice in Eldoret.<\/li>\n
  6. Joseph Lesiew<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). The longest-serving mayor of Eldoret Municipality.<\/li>\n
  7. George Kiprono<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). A successful large-scale farmer.<\/li>\n
  8. Moses Tanui<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). An acclaimed athlete and founder of the Eldoret City Marathon.<\/li>\n
  9. Kamau Miyako<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). A businessperson and founder of Miyako Hotels.<\/li>\n
  10. Late Oloo Owino<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). A late mayor and founder of the Opera House.<\/li>\n
  11. Barnabas Arab Kiprono<\/strong> \u2013 Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW). A businessperson who contributed significantly to Eldoret\u2019s development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Head of State Commendation (HSC) \u2013 Civilian Division:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Stephen Maraba<\/strong> \u2013 Philanthropist and founder of Valley Hotel.<\/li>\n
    2. Late Malakwen Arap Sisiwa<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of Bismillahi Langot House.<\/li>\n
    3. Late Kimwatan Kabuliot<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of Kabuliot House.<\/li>\n
    4. Late Isabella Abura<\/strong> \u2013 Former Councillor in Eldoret Municipality.<\/li>\n
    5. Late Ngugi Gitonga<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of Sosiani House.<\/li>\n
    6. Late Edward Limo<\/strong> \u2013 Key figure in the Christian Revival Movement.<\/li>\n
    7. Victorina Rotich<\/strong> \u2013 Prominent large-scale farmer.<\/li>\n
    8. Ajay Shah and Shah Family<\/strong> \u2013 Industrialists who established Ken-Knit Kenya Ltd.<\/li>\n
    9. Late Elisha Kari Businei<\/strong> \u2013 Accomplished trader and member of the Eldoret Municipality Controls Board.<\/li>\n
    10. Late Paul Kamau<\/strong> \u2013 Founder of Paul\u2019s Bakery.<\/li>\n
    11. Wycliffe Matuli Okwaro<\/strong> \u2013 Longest-serving staff member of Eldoret Municipality, with 43 years of service since 1981.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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