Today in the evening, reports have emerged that president William Ruto’s goverment has awarded Mr Kelvin Kiptum for breaking the world marathon record.
As reported by the Nation Africa, the goverment has given Kiptum Shs 5M for breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s world record over the weekend. “Goverment awards Kelvin Kiptum Sh5m for breaking marathon world record on Sunday in Chicago where he timed 2:00:35.” Says the report.
Kelvin Kiptum arrived in Kenya today in the afternoon where he was accorded an heroic reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, JKIA by hundreds of people who went there to witness his landing. After arriving, Kiptum proceeded to meet the minister of Youth and sports affairs, hon Ababu Namwamba at his office in Nairobi.
“Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports @AbabuNamwamba hosts Kenya’s newest hero and Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum to a reception following his heroics in Chicago Marathon, recording a 2:00:35 in a competitive race.” Said the reports.
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