This archive report was first published on 21 October 2019.
On Mashujaa Day, October 20, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta celebrated Eliud Kipchoge's achievements by awarding him the prestigious Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya.
The ceremony took place at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa county, where the Head of State was commemorating the 10th Mashujaa Day celebrations.
"Eliud Kipchoge remains the greatest of our time. His latest conquest is a reminder that we can achieve our very best as individuals and collectively as a nation," President Kenyatta said, as the audience cheered.
President Kenyatta then invited Kipchoge to the podium, shook his hand, and draped him with the golden sash.
The Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya is the highest honour that can be awarded to a civilian.
Earlier this year, Kipchoge made history by becoming the first human being to run the 42-km marathon race in under two hours, with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna, Austria.
"We are fortunate to have a living legend who is an inspiration to all Kenyans. He achieved this through integrity and hard work," said the President.
President Kenyatta also honoured all journalists who play their proper role and urged them not to be corrupted by receiving 'brown envelopes'.
"Journalists should always speak the truth and avoid sensationalism," President Kenyatta said.
