President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo/nation.co.ke]

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President Uhuru Kenyatta will honour celebrated Kenyan boxer Fatuma Zarika with a Head of State Commendation at State House today. 

She will join the pantheon of few people who have been so honoured.

The boxer could not hide her excitement when the news that she would be honoured reached her.

''I am so excited. This is unbelievable. I am grateful to God for making me reach this far and I am humbled,'' an excited Zarika said.

Zarika has represented Kenya in countless boxing tournaments and done extremely well.

The state's honour is a culmination of her determination and hardwork.