This archive report was first published on 21 October 2019.
On Mashujaa Day in Mombasa, President Uhuru Kenyatta awarded Eliud Kipchoge the Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart, recognizing him as the greatest of all time.
Just a week ago, Kipchoge made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon under two hours, clocking 1:59:40 in the INEOS challenge.
President Uhuru Kenyatta praised Kipchoge, saying, "Eliud Kipchoge, who is alive and here with us has also inspired the world that no human effort is futile. That we can achieve what has never been achieved before. He remains the greatest of our time and it is our duty to emulate him."
The president also acknowledged Kipchoge's recent achievement, saying, "He has gone beyond his world record, set in 2018. He has further achieved the hitherto unthinkable feat as the first human being to run the marathon distance under two hours."
Other athletes nominated for the Heroes and Heroines awards include Janeth Jepkosgei, Julius Yego, Mercy Moim, Rayton Okwiri, Mohammed Kheri, Rose Naliaka, James Nandwa, Alfred Likhanya, Jason Dunford, and Edward Rombo.
