Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya


Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest award in Kenya. The award is mostly given to the holders of the office of the President of Kenya. However, several prominent figures have also received the medal despite not being Kenyan sitting presidents. They include Yoweri Museveni, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Aga Khan IV. There are eight categories of Presidential awards which are conferred to individuals in recognition of their service to the nation. Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest category which is further divided into three classes: Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya, Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya and Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya