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Ruto's bag of goodies for Tokyo champions

President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, congratulates Kenya’s Olympic medalists during a cash award and housing pledge ceremony at State House, Nairobi. [PCS]

President William Ruto has awarded Kenya’s Tokyo Olympic medalists Sh27 million in cash prizes and unveiled a housing plan for athletes, praising their discipline and grit at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday

The government disbursed Sh3 million for each gold medal, Sh2 million for silver, and Sh1 million for bronze.

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