Jamhuri Day is occasionally also used by the military to grant infantry battalions their formal Presidential and Regimental Colours.

In such a ceremony the President as Commander-in-Chief is formally dressed in ceremonial Kenya Army red tunic dress and once the flags are consecrated by an Anglican Bishop, Catholic Bishop and Muslim Kadhi[5] the President formally hands the colours to two flagbearers who receive them when down on one knee.

During Jamhuri day various Orders, decorations, and medals of Kenya are awarded by the President to Kenyans in recognition of their distinguished service to the country.

[16] A National Honours and Awards Committee advises the President as to the eligible recipients who are derived from a list of nominees.

[17] Some of the recipients largely members of the military, uniformed services who have exhibited exceptional heroism and athletes who have distinguished themselves are publicly awarded their orders, decorations and medals before the country during national celebrations, whereas the rest are awarded during the State Luncheon or have their names published in the Kenya Gazette.