Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (right) welcomes 1500m and 5000m World Record holder Faith Kipyegon (left), her husband Timothy Kitum and daughter Alyn Jepkorir on June 13, 2023 at State House, Nairobi.
Kipyegon was also flanked by her husband, 2012 London Olympics 800m bronze medallist Timothy Kitum and her daughter Alyne.
"From today, any Kenyan who participates in a world event and breaks a world record, unlike in the past, will be recognised through cash rewards,” said Ruto.
When she made history as the first Kenyan woman to win a world title in 1,500m in London, the country celebrated with much fanfare right from the British to the Kenyan capital and Nakuru County.
After the festivities in Nakuru town, the then serving Nakuru County governor Kinuthia Mbugua escorted Faith Kipyegon to her parent’s home in Ndabibit village in Keringet, Kuresoi South, Nakuru County.
