Prof. Anzala, Dr. Ombajo and Dr. Maritim feted with the Uzalendo Awards

Prof. Omu Anzala, Dr. Loice Achieng’ Ombajo and Dr. Marybeth Maritim were among the 68 kenyans who have been recognized by the President for their distinguished and outstanding service in helping the country steer through the Covid-19 pandemic.

“To recognise and honour those Kenyans who have exhibited exemplary service, sacrifice, patriotism, heroism and high sense of civic duty in helping steer Kenya through the current pandemic; and on behalf of an eternally grateful nation, I have on this 1 st Day of June, 2020 issued an Executive Order establishing a new National Award and State Commendation – the presidential order of service–Uzalendo award,” President Kenyatta said.

The names of the inaugural recipients of the national honour have since been published in a Special Issue of the Kenya Gazette.