The President's Award - Kenya
Patron: His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya
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Patron: His Excellency the President of the Republic of Kenya
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Operating in over 130 countries, challenging youth to discover their infinite potential.
Builds foundational habits in goal setting, community awareness, and basic outdoor skills.
Explore BronzeFosters perseverance, team problem-solving, and greater self-discipline.
Explore SilverThe ultimate personal challenge requiring long-term commitment and cross-cultural adaptability.
Explore GoldThe community of Bronze, Silver, and Gold holders continuing the adventure beyond the Award.
AHA-K connects Award holders across all 47 counties and the diaspora — through reunions, national service days, and leadership retreats.
Gold Award holders receive Lifetime Membership under the Presidential Proclamation and join a global network in 130+ countries.
Gold recipient who progressed through all levels and now serves as a volunteer assessor. Selected as one of eight International Youth Representatives globally in 2025.
Started a beekeeping project for his Silver Award; now manages 120+ modern beehives in Wajir, creating opportunities for local youth.
Former participant at Kamae Borstal Institution whose life transformed through the Award; now a second-year student at Kiambu National Polytechnic.
Renowned blind athlete and two-time world record holder, openly identified as an Award Holder Alumni and a motivational ambassador.
Elected in 2024 to represent Kenyan youth on the International Council of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Association.
Award Holder Alumni Kenya hero who helped establish the alumni association's role in connecting recipients and organising events.
Dedicated access points for staff, volunteers, monitoring teams, and applicant institutions.
Monitoring, evaluation, indicator tracking, and annual reporting framework.
Launch Portal →Internal employee workflows, self-service leave requests, and HR operations.
Launch Portal →Enterprise risk assessment, audit trails, mitigation tracking, and internal assurance.
Launch Portal →Official job postings, talent onboarding, and public service recruitment.
Launch Portal →Award Centre onboarding, institution licencing, and stakeholder records.
Launch Portal →Deployment, training, and tracking of Award Leaders, Assessors, and Supervisors.
Launch Portal →Logistics, transport allocation, journey mapping, and fleet tracking.
Launch Portal →Global digital record book for youth progress logging and sectional validation.
Launch Portal →Answers to common questions regarding participation, Award Centre licensing, and Gold conferment.
The President's Award - Kenya (PA-K) is a state agency established under the President's Award Act Cap 216C. It operates as Kenya's National Award Operator for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, providing young people aged 14 to 24 with a non-formal education framework across skills development, voluntary service, physical recreation, and adventurous journeys.
Any youth resident in Kenya between the ages of 14 and 24 can participate. The Award operates at three progressive levels: Bronze (from age 14, min. 6 months), Silver (from age 15, min. 12 months or 6 months if Bronze holder), and Gold (from age 16, min. 18 months or 12 months if Silver holder).
In line with the Presidential Proclamation issued by H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, Gold Award holders who complete all requirements receive priority considerations in civil service, public administration, and state security recruitment pathways.
Public and private schools, colleges, TVETs, faith-based organizations, and correctional facilities can register via our programmes M&E portal (programmes.presidentsaward.go.ke) or by emailing info@presidentsaward.go.ke. Licensed centres assign trained adult Award Leaders to mentor participants.
The ORB (onlinerecordbook.org) is the digital system where participants record their activities, log hours, upload evidence, and where Award Leaders and Assessors validate sectional progress towards certification.
All participant, volunteer, and personnel records are processed in strict compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. For data inquiries or subject access requests, contact our Data Protection Officer at emmanuel.oginga@presidentsaward.go.ke.
Restricted administrative view for IT audit compliance and security monitoring.
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Demonstrating how non-formal education equips Kenyan youth with 21st-century competencies.
Through practical vocational skill acquisition and the Presidential Proclamation, Gold Award holders receive prioritized consideration in state service and public sector pipelines.
Empowering young people in climate change mitigation, tree planting exercises across schools and community spaces, and environmental conservation.
Providing constructive development outlets for youth in correctional facilities, informal settlements, and marginalized regions, building responsible citizenship.
Join a dedicated public sector team driving transformative youth development nationwide.
The President's Award - Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer established under Cap 216C. We cultivate an ethical, meritocratic, and high-performance environment compliant with the Public Service Commission standards. We seek innovative, passionate professionals who believe in youth potential.
Public procurement adhering strictly to the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA 2015).
There are currently no active public tenders or requests for proposals. Please check back regularly as upcoming procurement opportunities and pre-qualification notices will be published here and on the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP).
All future opportunities will uphold statutory reservations for AGPO (Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities).Transcripts delivered during the Gold Award Presentation Ceremony held at State House, Nairobi.
Summary: President Ruto directs that Gold Award holders and mentors receive priority in state employment and public service, emphasizing national transformation and expansion of PA-K.
Summary: CS Mvurya highlights youth resilience and BETA economic alignment, requesting enhanced grants to expand PA-K to all 47 counties.
Summary: Chairman Mbatha outlines three priorities: national inclusivity across all counties, deep institutional partnerships, and actionable opportunities for Gold holders.
Summary: CEO Margaret Kiogora celebrates over 500,000 alumni, 4.5 million community service hours, and Kenya's #1 rank in Africa and #2 globally in the Award network.
Guiding the strategic direction and operational integrity of The President's Award - Kenya.
Dedicated leader, agribusiness entrepreneur, and community servant. He brings to the Board a wealth of experience in community leadership, guided by a philosophy of productivity, integrity, and active contribution.
Software development expert in banking and finance in Africa. A seasoned professional spanning engineering, enterprise administration, and public governance.
Strategically driven legal professional with over ten years of expertise in constitutional, criminal, commercial, and corporate practice, leading compliance frameworks.
Accomplished development practitioner with extensive expertise in program design, resource mobilization, and community development.
Youngest member of the Board, professional in governance, development, logistics, procurement, and youth welfare.
Results-oriented Gender and Education Program Specialist with over eight years of progressive experience in youth and gender-transformative programs.
Senior Deputy Secretary/Administration at The National Treasury. Serves on the Finance, Supply Chain, and Programmes Committees.
Accomplished economist and administrator representing the Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy.
Chief Executive Officer of The President's Award - Kenya, spearheading national character development and non-formal education frameworks.
Directs strategic growth, stakeholder mobilization, and execution of the President's Award Act Cap 216C.
Programme and project management professional with over 15 years of experience in youth development and institutional partnerships.
Certified Public Accountant overseeing financial management, public sector budgeting compliance, and financial reporting.
ICT professional specializing in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems governance, and statutory data protection.
Communications professional with over 11 years in strategic public relations, media engagement, and institutional visibility.
People-centered HR leader overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, and compliance.
Supply chain practitioner managing procurement planning, compliance with PPADA 2015, and logistics administration.
Official headquarters, interactive map, and direct customer feedback or complaints desk.
Location: Supplies Branch, Likoni Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi, Kenya
Postal Address: P.O. Box 62185-00200, Nairobi
Telephone Contacts: +254 722 714 122 / +254 787 419 325
Official Inboxes:
Submit your feedback directly to the Executive Secretariat. All submissions are processed promptly.
The President's Award - Kenya (PA-K) is dedicated to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data collected from youth participants, parents/guardians, volunteers, adult Award Leaders, and staff in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2019.
In fulfillment of statutory accountability, the Agency has designated an official Data Protection Officer to supervise compliance, data security audits, and subject access requests:
Designated Data Protection Officer: Emmanuel Ouko Oginga
Designation: Head of Information & Communication Technology / DPO
Official DPO Email: emmanuel.oginga@presidentsaward.go.ke
General Privacy Enquiries: info@presidentsaward.go.ke
Physical Address: Supplies Branch, Likoni Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
Under the Data Protection Act, you have the right to request access to your records, rectify inaccurate data, withdraw consent, or request erasure subject to statutory record-retention requirements under the Public Archives and Documentation Service Act.
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