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KENYA: President Ruto Rewards Tokyo Athletics Medalists With Ksh 27M, Jobs In Security Forces

Sports

By Lapit Moses Punyuah, Nairobi, Kenya

Kenyan President William Ruto, has announced a KSh 27 million reward package for Kenyan athletes who excelled at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where Kenya finished second globally and first in Africa with 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

Speaking during a ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, Ruto praised the athletes’ performance and said their victory showcased Kenya’s dominance in world athletics.

Gold medalists will receive Ksh 3 million, silver winners Ksh 2 million, and bronze medalists Ksh 1 million.

“This team has made Kenya proud. Their discipline and determination are unmatched,” Ruto said, appearing emotional as he addressed the champions.

The President further announced that 500 athletes will be recruited into the Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service this year.

He also pledged that medalists at the 2025 World Athletics Championships will be rewarded with affordable housing, a model already applied to Harambee Stars after CHAN 2024.