President William Ruto has congratulated Kelvin Kiarie after he clinched a gold medal for Kenya at the African Skating Championship held in Cairo, Egypt.
In a statement issued on Sunday, May 3, the Head of State described the achievement as a proud moment for both the athlete and the country.
Ruto noted that Kiarie’s success on the continental stage serves as an inspiration to many young and upcoming skaters across Kenya and Africa.
President Ruto congratulates Kelvin Kiarie after winning gold at African Skating Championship. Photo: Courtesy.
He further praised the athlete’s determination and performance, saying the victory highlights the growing potential of winter sports talent in the country.
The president went on to express confidence that Kelvin Kiarie’s talent and determination will continue to push him to greater heights on the global sporting stage.
He congratulated the athlete for his achievement and encouraged him to keep representing Kenya with pride.
Kiarie secured gold on Saturday, May 2, in the freestyle battle skating category at the ongoing African Skating Championship in Cairo, Egypt, marking a major milestone in his sporting career.
Following his victory, the athlete took to his X account to appreciate Kenyans based in Egypt who showed up in large numbers to support him during the competition, describing their presence as a key source of motivation.
He noted that the strong backing from the Kenyan community abroad played a significant role in boosting his morale as he competed on the continental stage.
