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Kenyan Athletes Shine at World Athletics Championships
Kenyan athletes once again proved their dominance on the track at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The team won a total of 10 medals, including three gold, three silver, and four bronze.
The star of the show was Faith Kipyegon, who won gold medals in the 1500m and 5000m. Kipyegon is now the first woman to win three world titles in the 1500m. She also became the first Kenyan woman to win gold in the 5000m.
Another Kenyan athlete who made history was Mary Moraa, who won gold in the 800m. Moraa is the first Kenyan woman to win gold in the 800m since 2007.
In addition to Kipyegon and Moraa, Daniel Simiu, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, and Beatrice Chepkoech also won silver medals for Kenya. Beatrice Chebet, Faith Cherotich, Jacob Krop, and Abraham Kibiwott won bronze medals.
The Kenyan team’s performance in Budapest was enough to finish fifth in the overall standings, behind the United States, Canada, Spain, and Jamaica. Kenya also won the African team title.
The government of Kenya has rewarded the athletes for their outstanding performances. President William Ruto said that the athletes have made the country proud and that they will continue to be supported.
“Let me also congratulate the golden ladies, Mary Moraa and Faith Kipyegon. Our congratulations Mary. Congratulations times two Faith you ladies are a great asset to our country. You are the reason why Kenya is the best in Africa. And you are the reason why Kenya is number five together with your team and all the others,” Ruto said.
“Our medallists from Budapest congratulations, good people. You have made us very proud. And you have our goodwill and support. We will stand by you going into the future. Asante sana,” the president added.
Kenya Kwanza Government Reverses Uhuru’s Decision on Police Uniform
The National Police Service (NPS) has unveiled a new design for its officers’ uniforms and is inviting the public to participate in the selection process. The new design is expected to replace the current blue uniform, which was introduced in 2018.
The public can view the new design and give their suggestions at the police pavilion in South B from August 29 to 31, 2023.
The new kit was first unveiled in February 2023 when Police Inspector General Japheth Koome appeared wearing it during a meeting with his deputy, Noor Gabow, and Martha Koome, the Chief Justice.
The previous uniforms were done away with by the Uhuru Kenyatta government in 2018. The new uniforms were said to be designed to increase officer visibility and create uniformity across all ranks during the merger of the Kenya Police and Administrative Police.
However, the new blue uniforms faced some criticism, especially from the public. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua even voiced his disapproval of the kit, saying that it would be revoked and the old uniforms would be returned.
The NPS is now inviting the public to participate in the selection process for the new uniforms. This is an opportunity for Kenyans to have a say in the design of the uniforms that their police officers will wear.
The NPS says that the new uniforms will be made from high-quality materials and will be comfortable for officers to wear. They will also be designed to reflect the values of the NPS, such as professionalism, integrity, and service to the community.
KPA Donates Ksh.1 Million to Boy Child Empowerment Program
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) donated 1 million Kenyan shillings to the boy child empowerment program under the Office of the Spouse of the Deputy President (OSDP). The donation was presented by KPA General Manager Edward Kamau to Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the spouse of the Deputy President, during a medical camp organized by the OSDP at the Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre Grounds in Jomvu Constituency, Mombasa County.
Kamau said that the donation was part of KPA’s corporate social responsibility of addressing health issues in the society. He acknowledged that the donation was a small amount, but said that it was a step in the right direction to help rescue the boy child in the grassroots.
Pastor Dorcas expressed her gratitude to KPA for the donation and to all the partners and volunteers who have supported the boy child program since its inception. She said that she was committed to ensuring that all children, including boys, have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
She also said that she would continue to visit other parts of Kenya to raise awareness about the importance of boy child empowerment. She said that she wanted to see strong men and fathers who are educated and able to provide for their families.
Wilfred Mbogo, an officer at the Miritini Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre, thanked Pastor Dorcas for her continued support. He said that the centre had been able to reintegrate five of its clients back to school thanks to her intervention.
Pastor Dorcas also prayed for the inpatient clients undergoing rehabilitation and encouraged them on the road to recovery.
Coast General Hospital Acting CEO Dr. Wanjiru-Korir said that the hospital was proud to partner with the OSDP in the boy child empowerment program. She said that methadone, which is used to treat heroin addiction, had been a valuable tool in helping clients recover.
DCC Mwiandi Gitonga thanked Pastor Dorcas for keeping her promise to visit the area and for organizing the medical camp. He said that the camp was a show of love to the residents of the area.
The medical camp provided free medical services, including HIV testing and counseling, malaria testing and treatment, and deworming. It also offered counseling and support services to those who were struggling with substance abuse.
The boy child empowerment program is a comprehensive initiative that aims to improve the lives of boys and young men in Kenya. The program provides education, training, and support services to help boys reach their full potential. It also works to address the challenges that boys face, such as poverty, violence, and substance abuse.
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