This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
On August 21, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta was presented with the 8th degree honorary Black Belt award from the Tong-Il Moo-Doo Federation in appreciation of his continuous support and commitment to the sport.
The award was given to the president by the chairman of the Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Doo Federation, Clarence Mwakio Ingalwa.
While accepting the award, President Kenyatta assured that he would continue supporting and nurturing talents before he leaves office.
He noted that millions of talented Kenyan youths need mentoring to rise to the top.
President Kenyatta then showcased his martial arts skills as he trained with the team before they left the country.
The team will represent the country at the 2019 World Martial Arts Mastership in Chungju city, South Korea, from August 30 to September 6, 2019.