Athletes get their millions as red carpet rolled out for Tokyo Worlds superstars
The country’s team to the 2025 World Athletics Championships was on Thursday hailed for their historic performance in Tokyo...
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President William Ruto hosted Kenya's World Athletics Championships 2025 Tokyo team at State House, Nairobi, on October 2, 2025, celebrating their historic performance. Gold medalists received affordable houses in addition to their Sh3 million rewards.
- Team Kenya secured a total of 11 medals at the championships: seven gold, two silver, and two bronze.
- President Ruto announced Sh27 million in total rewards and promised to recruit 500 young sportspersons into disciplined forces this year.
- Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon humorously credited Kenyan Ambassador to Japan Moi Lemoshira for helping Emmanuel Wanyonyi get his favorite dish, ugali, which she believed fueled his gold medal win.
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Team Kenya Rewarded for Tokyo Success as WADA Sanction Deadline Expires - October 2025
President William Ruto hosted Kenya's World Athletics Championships 2025 Tokyo team at State House, Nairobi, on October 2, 2025, to celebrate their historic performance. Gold medalists from the event received affordable houses in addition to their Sh3 million rewards. Following the team's success, Julius Kirwa, the head coach for Team Kenya at the World Championships in Tokyo, was named the Betika/Sjak Coach of the Month for September. Kirwa was recognized for guiding his team to its significant achievements. At the same time, Kenya faced uncertainty regarding its compliance with World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) rules as a deadline expired on Thursday, leaving the nation facing potential sanctions.
