President Ruto rewards Ksh 3 million each to Olympic gold medallists

Summary

• Beatrice Chebet earned two gold medals, while Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi won one each.
• Kenya won the most medals in Africa and ranked 17th in global rankings.

President William Ruto has officially welcomed Kenyan athletes who participated in the Olympic Games in Paris, France.

The sportsmen returned to the country on Tuesday night after spending a month in France, where they proudly hoisted the national flag in the major sporting championship held every four years.

Ruto, flanked by other government leaders in Eldoret, congratulated the gold medallists and presented them with 3 million shillings each.

Kenya won 11 medals, including four golds.

“Kenya’s pride in athletics extends beyond the 11 medals won at the Olympic Games. Our potential is immense and untapped. We plan to strengthen stakeholder collaboration to raise our visibility as a Champion Country”