"One more achievement by EVC in Kenya" (Mary Clare Akinyi Kidenda)
On December 12th, Dr Mary Clare Akinyi Kidenda was honoured to be one of the people who received the Award of “Order of the Grand Warrior“ (O.G.W.) of Kenya, given by the Head of State in recognition of her exemplary service.
The President of Kenya made this announcement on Jamhuri Day (Republic Day), celebrated in Kenya on the 12th of December. In Kenya this is the public holiday that marks Kenya becoming a republic in 1964 and also commemorates independence (1963).
Mary Clare Kidenda has been a member of EVC since 2019, representing the Technical University of Kenya at the Expert Panel. Her contributions to the work of EVC are immeasurable, as a speaker, author of countless articles for publications, a source of inspiration and a reliable collaborator.
The EVC conference on ‘AI in Art Education’ in Nairobi in 2024 and the meeting to prepare for the “documenta summer school” at TUK in 2022 remain unforgettable. Her incredible hospitality has always been an important base for EVC. The EVC family congratulates Prof Dr Mary Clare Akinyi Kidenda on this well-deserved honour.
