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Tuesday, June 13, 2023 –Government has rewarded athlete Faith Kipyegon with a house worth sh 6 million and cash prize of sh 5 million.
President William Ruto, on Tuesday June 13, at Statehouse where he met the female athlete alongside others, made the offer as part of his government’s new strategy in rewarding her stars.
The offer, according to President Ruto, was made to Ms Kipyegon for her exceptional performances in the Florence Diamond League in Florence, Italy, and the Wanda Diamond League held in Paris, France.
“Our sportsmen and women brand Kenya globally. We will honour and reward them accordingly,” Dr. Ruto made the promise.
Dr. Ruto announced that Kipyegon would be granted a house worth sh 6 million, along with the cash prize in recognition of her record-breaking performances abroad.
“For every world record broken by a Kenyan, the government of Kenya is going to award sh 5 million.
“She has won and broken two world records in 1,500 meters and 5,000 metres. The government of Kenya is going to award her Ksh5 million for one record and we are going to give her a house worth sh 6 million,”Ruto stated during the State Reception for Faith Kipyegon and Ferdinand Omanyala.
Homenews.co.ke would shortly establish that Kipyegon’s new 3-bedroomed house is located in Parklands Nairobi and was built under the Affordable Housing Program.
Fastest sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, on the otherhand, was also gifted sh 2 million for 100 metres African Champion 2023 performance.
The awards are meant to celebrate athletes who are proudly representing Kenya on the international stage and to assist them in planning their economic futures even as they improve on their fine sport careers.
Present in the function was deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Sports Cabinet Secretary CS Ababu Namwamba.
Both seized the opportunity to encourage Kenyan athletes to continue shining on global platforms as they bring prizes home.
