The National Assembly formally recognized Kenya’s stellar performance at the just-concluded 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where Team Kenya cemented its dominance on the global stage with a record-breaking medal haul.
In a communication from the Chair on Tuesday, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula lauded the athletes for their exemplary display of resilience, talent, and patriotism, noting that their performance not only elevated Kenya’s standing in global athletics but also renewed national pride.
Kenya clinched an impressive 11 medals which included seven gold, two silver, and two bronze finishing second overall among participating nations and topping the African continent.
The gold medals came courtesy of Lilian Odira (800m), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (800m), Faith Kipyegon (1,500m), Faith Cherotich (3,000m steeplechase), Beatrice Chebet (5,000m & 10,000m), and Peres Jepchirchir (marathon).
Wetangula highlighted the historic triumphs of Odira and Wanyonyi, who both set new championship records in their respective 800m races.
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