He was given a Medal (Head of State Commendation) –HSC by President Kibaki because of his outstanding performance in the community. Bendera is an educationist who has worked in different portfolio in the field of education. He:
I. Worked as a teacher for 11 years where he was promoted to the level of schools inspector in Kwale District and then to a Provincial Inspector of schools for 12 years.
II. He has written several Primary Science Books and TAC TUTORS manuals which are been used in Kenyan schools.
III. He was an Education Officer in National Museums of Kenya an initiative to conserve Kaya Forests.
IV. Bendera has also worked as a Project Manager Kenya Schools Improvement Project under the Aga Khan Foundation.
V. He was a Director Kenya Maritime Authority for 6 years.
VI. Bendera has been and up to now is the Chairman of Board of Management (BOM) in several Schools within Kwale County.
Such wealth of experience he has will go a long way to make Kwale Municipality exemplary and a power to reckon with.