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President Ruto hand-over a key to Faith Kipyegon at State House Nairobi June 13, 2023. The President announced that the government will reward the 1500M and 5000M World Record holder with Ksh.5 million for one record and a Ksh.6 million home for the other record. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Cheers. Ululations. Hugs. Speeches...more speeches.

Double Olympic and World Champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon knew she had done the unthinkable when she set new times in 1500m and 5000m in a week.

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