Ida Odinga honoured by President Kenyatta

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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday honored Ida Odinga with one of the highest civilian awards, Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) for her services to the nation.

Ida was awarded among other women during the launch of trailblazer event at statehouse Nairobi.

The Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs, Rachel Shebesh, who emceed the session, read out Ida Odinga’s name as a president’s award honoree.

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In her statement Ms. Shebesh said, “Ida Odinga is a woman who has supported political leadership in this country. She is a prominent entrepreneur, an activist and an educator. She is awarded EGH, Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart. Your Excellency, she is also awarded as one of the trailblazers in this country, who has cut a niche in this country and opened many doors for many women.”

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The EGH is the highest civilian honour coming second after Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (C.G.H.) which is conferred to sitting presidents.

The event was attended by other top Government officials, including Deputy President William Ruto, Education Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga among others

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