Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya are awarded by the President of Kenya "in recognition of outstanding or distinguished services rendered to the nation in various capacities and responsibilities". Awards are made by the president upon the advice of a National Honours and Awards Committee in the president's office. Individuals are nominated for awards by district committees, government ministries, religious organisations, non-governmental organisations, individuals and others. The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart is the highest honour awarded by the Kenyan government. Awards Order of the Golden Heart 1st Class – Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (C.G.H.) 2nd Class – Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart (E.G.H.) 3rd Class – Moran of the Order of the Golden Heart (M.G.H.) Uhodari Medal Order of the Burning Spear 1st Class – Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear (C.B.S.) 2nd Class – Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (E.B.S.) 3rd Class – Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (M.B.S.) Order of the Grand Warrior The Order of the Grand Warrior (O.G.W) is an award presented to individuals in recognition of an outstanding service rendered to the country in different responsibilities and capacities. More importantly, it is an award presented to those who put their lives at risk to save their fellow countrymen. The recipients of the O.G.W are those who leave a lasting image on their fellow countrymen by putting their country first before their personal feelings and interests. Among the notable recipients of this award include Former Senate Speaker, Hon. David Ekwee Ethuro, current speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Justin Bedan Muturi, former leader of the majority party in the Senate, Hon. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, and the current leader of majority party in the national assembly Hon. Adan Duale. Another notable figure to receive this award is Salah Farah, a Kenyan Muslim who shielded Christians during an Al-Shabaab ambush in Mandera town in Kenya. Distinguished Conduct Order Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Uzalendo Award Head of State's Commendation (H.S.C.) Military Division Civilian Division Recipients Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart The President of Kenya holds the position of Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya. The incumbent is William Ruto. The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest honour in Kenya, and as of 2009 the award