A brand new world report holder will now obtain Sh5 Million in a brand new plan that seeks to escalate Kenya’s profile as a high sporting nation.

President William Ruto mentioned such achievers may even be facilitated with diplomatic passports and conferred different nationwide honours and privileges.

The Government, he added, is refining needed insurance policies and services to harness the nation’s potential in sports activities.

“Our sportsmen and women are heroes who have promoted Kenya’s iconic brand globally; we want to acknowledge their invaluable contribution by honouring and rewarding them accordingly.”

He spoke on Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, throughout the State Reception for Faith Kipyegon and Ferdinand Omanyala.

Ms Kipyegon made historical past when she set two world data in per week: breaking the 1,500M in Florence, Italy and 5,000M in Paris France.

“Faith stands as a shining role-model for consistency, discipline, hard work and family values. Here is a mother, a wife and a legendary Olympian, multiple World Champion who now holds two brand new world records and is a wife and mother to boot,” famous President Ruto.

He lauded the “explosive” sprints African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala and the “fast rising” 800M King and Queen, teenage Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Mary Moraa for making Kenya proud, and inspired them to maintain up their pursuit of a golden future.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama had been current.

Mr Gachagua requested the sportsmen to be disciplined and stay focussed.

“We must monetise sports so that this sector can exert its full potential to drive the growth of our economy,” famous the Deputy President.