Order of the Golden Heart (Kenya)
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.)[1]
| Order of the Golden Heart | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by the President | |
| Type | State |
| Established | 1966 |
| Country | Kenya |
| Awarded for | displays of exemplary qualities, achievements of heroism, patriotism or leadership |
| Classes | Chief
|
| Post-nominals | CGH EGH MGH |
| Precedence | |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Burning Spear |
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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:
- President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni
- Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
- Imam Aga Khan IV
- Saudi Businessman Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud
- Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Mike Moore[2]
- Leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin[3]
References
- "What Presidential Awards, Orders and Medals in Kenya Mean". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- "Mike Moore, WTO Director-General, 1999 to 2002". World Trade Organization. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- "Kenya Law | Kenya Gazette". kenyalaw.org. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
- Obiero, Gladys Mokeira (22 October 2019). "What is Elder of Golden Heart?". tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
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