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Faith Kipyegon awarded Sh5m cash and Sh6m house for breaking two world records

President William Ruto (centre) with Kenya's 5000M champion Faith Kipyegon, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Sports CS Ababu Namwamba at State House, Nairobi on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya's 5000M champion Faith Kipyegon will be awarded Sh5 million in cash and a house worth Sh6 million for breaking two world records.

Kipyegon, who jetted back into the country on Tuesday, June 13, was hosted by President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua for breakfast at State House in Nairobi.

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