- A turmoil has erupted among top politicians over the list of recipients of state awards gazetted by the government after the Jamhuri Day celebrations on 12th December
- Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna was the first to complain, claiming he had been nominated by the leadership of Parliament to be conferred the award but his name was missing
- Sifuna has gone on ahead to blame President Ruto attributing his omission to what he perceived as a mutual disdain between himself and the President
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“I respect [President William] Ruto’s decision denying me the national honours I had been nominated for. I always suspected the disdain was mutual, he said, implying a public perception of no mutual respect between the vocal ODM secretary general and the President”
With over 900 names on the official list, discontent resonates among prominent figures, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who passionately voiced his disappointment after missing out on the coveted Order of the Burning Spear (CBS) honor.
Sifuna, known for his vocal criticisms of President William Ruto, attributed his omission to what he perceived as a mutual disdain between himself and the President. Despite the setback, he graciously acknowledged Parliament for the nomination and extended congratulations to those who secured a spot on the prestigious list.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria also found himself at odds with the list, expressing reservations about being left out alongside some of his Cabinet colleagues. Kuria hinted at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as a possible factor behind his exclusion, sharing an enigmatic message on social media alongside documents detailing officials at the DP’s office.
The Council of Governors revealed additional grievances, disclosing that nominated individuals like Kisii Governor Simba Arati and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir failed to make the final cut.
As the controversy rages on, questions arise regarding the apparent exclusion of deserving candidates, prompting observers to scrutinize the selection process. Former Mukuruweini MP Kabando Wa Kabando recounted a similar experience in 2019, where a powerful principal secretary thwarted his nomination, emphasizing the pitfalls of being included in the awards.
Echoing this sentiment, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo shared his frustration over a promised honor that never materialized during his tenure. The unfolding saga exposes not only the disappointment of those left out but also raises concerns about the transparency and fairness of the prestigious state awards.
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