2013 Ceremony for the Certificate of Commendation

December, 2013
Embassy of Japan in Kenya

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Kenya diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Japan in Kenya extended certificates of commendation to 20 Japanese and Kenyan citizens who have made outstanding contributions in enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries.  The summary of the ceremony and the list of the certificate winners are as follows.

List of Certificate Winners （in an alphabetical order）：
＜Japanese＞

● Katsumi Arakawa (Saidia Furaha)

Since 1985
Support to less privileged children and single mothers

● Chiaki Hayakawa (UPEPO YA AFRICA)

Since 1997
Support to street children and slum dwellers

● Akira Hijikata (Mikono International)

Since 1988
Educational and medical support / well drilling and water for emergency reliefs

● Yoritaro Inada (Inada-Lange Foundation for AIDS Research)

Since 2000
HIV/AIDS support in slums

● Kazuhiro Ishikawa (Future Kids Project)

Since 2001
Support to street children

● Teruko Kikumoto (Save the Children Centre)

Since 1984
Support to orphans and other vulnerable children

● Shunichi Kobayashi (Sports Coordinator)

Since 1977
Promotion of sports exchanges

● Terumi Matsushita (MOYO Children Centre)

Since 2000
Support to less privileged children

● Hisanari Miyata (Child Doctor Japan)

Since 2002
Child health promotion in slums

● Hiroaki Nagaoka (Community Action Development Organisation)

Since 1995
Educational support / HIV prevention / Environmental support

● Katsuji Nakamura (United States International University)

Since 2000
Promotion of Japanese language

● Atsushi Oono (International Water Project)

Since 2002
Support in the field of water and sanitation

● Yoshiyuki Sato (Organic Solutions)

Since 1966
Support to local enterprises / Support to the Japanese community in Nairobi

● Toru Seki (Taiyo Enterprises)

Since 1972
Promotion of Japanese food / Support to the Japanese community in Nairobi

● Yasuo Shiojiri (Africa Children Education Fund)

Since 1989
Medical and educational support / Environmental support

● Yoshio Tamura (Karate Instructor)

Since 1971
Promotion of Japanese culture and sports

● Toshiyuki Yano (Ushirika International)

Since 2000
Educational support / Vocational trainings for women

＜Kenyans＞

●Henry Indangasi (University of Nairobi)

Since 1985
Promotion of Japanese literature

● Odari Hashimoto Masumi (University of Nairobi)

Since 1990
Promotion of Japanese language

● Douglas Wakiihuri (Douglas Wakiihuri Marathon School)

Since 2008
Promotion of sports exchanges

* Certificates of Commendation are awarded by the Japanese Ambassador to individuals who contributed themselves in enhancing friendship and mutual understanding with a foreign country.