Order of the Golden Heart of the Republic of Kenya is the highest award in

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, 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.)

Recipients

Chief of the Order is mostly given to the holders of the office of the

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. However, several prominent figures have also received the medal despite not being Kenyan sitting presidents. Recipients include: * President of Uganda

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* Former President of Liberia

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* Imam

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* Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

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* Leader of the

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Community, His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin

References

*https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/ruto-awards-bohra-community-leader-highest-state-award/pnrebx2 *https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2022/12/syedna-mufaddal-saifuddin-presented-with-the-highest-national-honour-by-president-ruto-of-kenya/ * Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya {{Orders-medals-stub

Recipients

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