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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