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BY SPEAKER\u2019S PRESS UNIT (SPU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Assembly has formally recognized Kenya\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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In a communication to the house Tuesday, Speaker of the National Assembly Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang\u2019ula lauded the athletes for their exemplary display of resilience, talent, and patriotism, noting that their performance not only elevated Kenya\u2019s standing in global athletics but also renewed national pride.<\/p>\n

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Kenya clinched an impressive 11 medals; 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze; finishing second overall among participating nations and topping the African continent.<\/p>\n

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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).<\/p>\n

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The Speaker highlighted the historic triumphs of Odira and Wanyonyi, who both set new championship records in their respective 800m races.<\/p>\n

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He also singled out Kenya\u2019s female athletes, who delivered a clean sweep of all women\u2019s events, a first in world championship history.<\/p>\n

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\u201cKenya became the first country to win gold medals in all women\u2019s races at the Championships. This is a monumental achievement that cements our place as a global athletics powerhouse,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula declared.<\/p>\n

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Silver medals were secured by Faith Kipyegon (5,000m) and Dorcas Ewoi (1,500m), while Edmund Serem (3,000m steeplechase) and Reynold Cheruiyot (1,500m) bagged bronze.<\/p>\n

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The Speaker announced that Parliament would set aside 45 minutes during Tuesday\u2019s proceedings to allow members to convey their felicitations, beginning with the Chair of the Sports and Culture Committee, House leadership, and Nandi MP Cynthia Muge, who represents the constituency of several of the medalists.<\/p>\n

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Wetang\u2019ula further urged legislators to celebrate not only the medal winners but also all athletes who flew the Kenyan flag high, describing their efforts as a source of unity and patriotism.<\/p>\n

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Beyond the Tokyo triumph, the Speaker turned attention to regional sports diplomacy, urging members to prepare for Kenya\u2019s participation in the 15th East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games, scheduled for December in Kampala, Uganda.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThese games are not just about trophies but about integration and parliamentary solidarity,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula noted, while challenging lawmakers to improve on what he termed as underwhelming performances in past editions.<\/p>\n

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The Speaker\u2019s address doubled as a welcome note as the House resumed sittings for the third and final part of the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth Parliament.<\/p>\n

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Priority agenda items include the vetting of nominees to state and diplomatic offices, as well as appointments to key constitutional and political offices, including the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs we embark on this final stretch of the Session, let us remain committed to diligence, integrity, and service above self,\u201d Wetang\u2019ula told members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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