Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has won the prestigious World Peace Messenger award.
Governor Sonko was declared winner of the award at a colorful event that went down in Los Angeles, USA on Monday.
The World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation feted the county boss for his effort to reach out to the less privileged in society.
During the award gala, Kenyan Betty Adera was also feted with the Humanitarian and Global icon award.
Speaking after receiving the award, Sonko vowed to continue with his charity initiatives, meant to empower less privileged members of society.
"I am so humbled and gratified to have been recognised at such a high level but this can only make me proud of the bold steps l have made in my life," he said.
He promised to continue with his humanitarian activities and the campaign to rehabilitate youths from the street life, as well as encourage youths to shun criminal activities.
"Having had a past that is challenging, many youths doing some of these evils approach me for possible solutions on how they can be better citizens and we have helped them get the right counseling and rehabilitation and some have grown into reliable business men in society," Sonko added.
Sonko was early last year appointed the Good Deeds Ambassador for Kenya, and also received an International Police Award for his peace initiatives.