Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is among global leaders nominated for the World Humanitarian Award, 2019.
Through a press release sent to media houses, the award which is organised by the World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation recognizes world leaders and individuals who have an incredible record in humanitarian services.
The organisation on Monday wrote to Sonko notifying him of his surprise nomination for the award.
The organisation pointed out the Governor's Sonko Rescue Team as one of the most recognised humanitarian outfits.
"Greetings from World Peace and Diplomacy Organization. You would be pleased to know that your name has been recommended and nominated by the Board of Trustees and the Governing Council of World Peace & Diplomacy Organization for its very prestigious and coveted.
"World Humanitarian Awards 2019" on account of your remarkable approach & illustrious vision for the humanitarian services that you initiated, especially the Sonko Rescue Team and many such other initiatives for the social welfare and global peace," the statement read.
The prestigious title is conferred upon most eminent individuals who have worked diligently in their respective fields of expertise and are known for their humanitarian contributions in the society with a series of lifetime achievements and substantially rich experience as an adept social activist.
The governor has welcomed the nomination, noting that he will continue with his humanitarian initiatives across the country.
"This is a major step in our efforts to help the needy and the less fortunate in the society. It gives us the impetus to keep moving and doing good to people in the society," Sonko said.