The Parliamentary Honours Advisory Committee has released the list of 68 nominees proposed for the conferment of National Honours in 2025.
The notice, published by the Parliament of Kenya during its Thirteenth Parliament, Fifth Session, was made under Section 8(2) of the National Honours Act, Cap. 216A.
It outlines Members of Parliament and parliamentary officers proposed for various national awards.
Among the nominees are senators, MPs, and parliamentary staff who have been recommended for recognition under different categories, including the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), and Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS).
Some of the notable nominees include Minority Whip Junet Mohammed, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, and several parliamentary committee chairs and vice-chairs. Also nominated are key parliamentary staff, including directors and senior officers from both the National Assembly and the Senate.
Senate Majority Whip Sen. Ledama Olekina, who has been proposed for the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS), and National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro, nominated for the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS).
These include CPA Nyegenye Jeremiah Nyegenye, Clerk of the Senate and Secretary of the Parliamentary Service Commission, proposed for the Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (CBS), and CPA Samuel Njoroge, Clerk of the National Assembly and Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission, nominated for the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS).
Other officers listed are Millicent Odhiambo, State Superintendent in Audit Services, and CPA Mary Wanyonyi Chebukati, Commissioner at the Commission on Revenue Allocation.
The public has been invited to submit any objections or representations regarding the nominees to the Joint Secretariat, Parliamentary Honours Advisory Committee.
Submissions must be made through honours@parliament.go.ke and received on or before Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5 pm.
The notice was signed by the Joint Secretaries of the Parliamentary Honours Advisory Committee.