Kenya’s sterling performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo dominated debate in the National Assembly, with Members of Parliament across the political divide hailing the athletes for once again flying the country’s flag high on the global stage.
The legislators, who took turns to congratulate Team Kenya, praised the athletes for clinching 11 medals, one of the nation’s best tallies in the competition’s history.
They lauded the team for reaffirming Kenya’s status as Africa’s athletics powerhouse and a global sporting giant.
Led by Nandi County Woman Representative Cynthia Muge, the MPs described the achievement as a moment of immense national pride, noting that Kenya has consistently affirmed its place as the “absolute kingdom of athletics.”
Muge urged the government to scale up support for athletes, not only through the construction of modern stadiums but also by improving welfare and recognition.
“This is our third-best performance since the inauguration of the championships.
Previously, we secured 18 medals, then 15, and today we have 11,” she said, adding that the athletes “have not been appreciated enough despite the glory they continue to bring the country.”
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