Mama Sarah Obama has received the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear award for her dedicated service to the poor from President Kenyatta.
Her foundation, Mama Sarah Obama Foundation helps orphans and poor families feed and educate their children.
The foundation has been engaged in community work through health service provision, primary and secondary schools rehabilitation, development of early childhood development centers and has established a scholarship kitty- Mama Sarah Scholarship Fund.
Others who received the coveted award include Deputy CJ Philomena Mwilu and James Ogutu. Mwilu was awarded the Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart for her exemplary service to the country.
Mwilu has been an advocate of the High Court for over 32 years.
The president also awarded Mr. James Ogutu the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya for his dedication and distinguished service to the nation.
Ogutu has provided employment to the youth through his office in the Ministry of Culture and Social Services.
President Uhuru hailed the recipients for their dedication and wished them success in all they do.