In Summary
- President Ruto was the chief guest during the award ceremony which honoured athletes who represented Kenya in Athletics Championship in Budapest.
- Among the athletes who were honoured included Gold medalist in the 1,500 and 5,000 meter races Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa who won gold in 800m.
President William Ruto and Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba with other dignitaries arriving at the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Talanta Hela plaza which houses the newly introduced Talanta Hall of Fame in Upper Hill, Nairobi. September 1, 2023.
Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba with Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang on arrival at the Talanta Hela plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba arrives at The Talanta Hela plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto is welcomed by Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba at theTalanta Hela Plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto shakes hands with leaders on arrival at theTalanta Hela Plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
A mannequin dressed in Kenya's athletics uniform at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
A portrait of comedian Daniel Ndambuki alias Churchill at the Talanta Hall of Fame in the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upper Hill, Nairobi, September 1, 2023.
Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba with President William Ruto at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto speaking during the award ceremony of Talanta Hela in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba speaking during the award ceremony of Talanta Hela in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Legendary marathoner Paul Tergat with Youth Affairs Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba at the Talanta Hela Hall of Fame in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Malkia Strikers awarded a cheque of Sh4 million at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upper Hill, Nairobi, for winning the Africa Women's Volleyball championship in Cameroon, September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto shakes hands with 800m gold medalist Mary Moraa after the awarding of the team that represented Kenya in Budapest at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto signs a ball for Malkia Strikers after their performance at the Africa Women's Volleyball tournament in Cameroon at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upper Hill, Nairobi, September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto and Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba sign a cheque for the World Athletics championships Athletes that won medals in Budapest at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upper Hill, Nairobi, September 1, 2023.
Sport Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba speaking at the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto hold a cheque for athletes at the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto speaking during the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
Faith Kipyegon with President William Ruto and Mary Moraa at the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto and Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba pose for a group photo with athletes during the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto receives a gift at the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
An athlete receives a cheque from President William Ruto during the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.
President William Ruto holds a cheque with athletes and Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba during the Talanta Hela award ceremony in Upper Hill, Nairobi on September 1, 2023.