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Japan confers one of its highest honours upon Douglas Wakiihuri to acknowledge his contribution to sports development between Japan and Kenya

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Japanese Emperor’s decoration upon Mr. Douglas Wakiihuri [PHOTO COURESY]

On behalf of the Government of Japan, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya, Horie Ryoichi, on 11th June, conferred one of its highest national honours, the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star” on Mr. Douglas Wakiihuri.

The honour is one of the highest orders under the Order of the Rising Sun established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. It was the first national decoration awarded by the Government of Japan.

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