Lamu County CECM Hon. Paul Thairu HSC, has been bestowed as a Member of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (MStj) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in a colorful event that was graced by St. Johns Priory of Kenya Patron, H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi.

The event which took place on 24th March 2022 at All Saints Cathedral, recognizes and awards deserving members of St. John who have demonstrated loyalty and service to the organisation. Entry to the order is by invitation only and is subject to the Queen’s approval which was granted and published In London Gazette on 20th of January 2022.

Lamu Governor H.E Fahim Twaha congratulated Hon. Thairu HSC, MStj for the outstanding recognition following his selfless volunteerism and service to humanity with St John Ambulance and for being among the 30 Kenyans who were recognised by the Queen of England for their service to humanity.

Hon. Thairu’s name who serves as Central Kenya Regional Commissioner has been published alongside his colleagues from Britain, Scotland, South Africa, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Barbados and Eswatini whose humanitarian activities also earned the Queen’s recognition, received his insignia from President Kenyatta which arrived from England.

The recognition has also earned him a space alongside other global icons known for their charitable activities through St John Ambulance including; former South African president Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Queen Noor of Jordan, Margaret Thatcher and some members of the British royal family.

Congratulations Hon. Paul Thairu HSC, MStj

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