It was a moment of pride as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, was conferred with Kenya’s highest national award, the Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart (CGH), by President William Ruto at the State House, Nairobi. The prestigious honour, reserved for distinguished global leaders and individuals who have made significant contributions to Kenya and Africa, recognizes Adesina’s transformative impact on the continent’s economic development, agriculture, and financial stability.
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| President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina with Kenya President, William Ruto during the conferment of Kenya’s highest national award, at the State House, Nairobi |
The Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the nation’s highest civilian award, bestowed in three ranks: Chief (CGH), Elder (EGH), and Moran (MGH). Dr. Adesina now joins an elite list of recipients, including former U.S. President Barack Obama and the late Nelson Mandela. His visionary leadership at AfDB has spearheaded initiatives that drive food security, energy development, and infrastructure growth across Africa, further cementing his legacy as a key architect of the continent’s progress.
