Ruto’s Close Ally Proposes Eldoret Airport Renamed in Honour of Kipchoge

 

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Eliud Kipchoge being lifted high after a historic marathon run at Vienna Austria

Soy MP Caleb Kositany now wants Eldoret International Airport renamed in honour and to pay tribute to World Marathon Champion Eliud Kichoge who broke the two-hour marathon barrier at the Ineos 1:59 challenge in Vienna on Saturday.

Through his Facebook Page, Kositany, who is also a close ally of Deputy President William Ruto posed a question, seeking to know those in support of the move.

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Deputy President William Ruto with Soy MP Caleb Kositany at a past event. Photo/File

“How many support that Eldoret airport be renamed Eliud Kipchoge Airport?” Kositany posted.

Though a number of those who responded supported the move, some, however,  opined that it would be more fitting to name a stadium or a street in his honour instead.

On his part, Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno who had joined thousands of residents in watching the historic event in Eldoret town assured residents that a street in the town was going to be named after Kipchoge.

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Daniel Chemno

The Deputy Governor stated that Kipchoge had brought glory to the country and Uasin Gishu County and therefore deserves a street named in his honour.

“We will give him a befitting welcome when he returns home from Vienna. We will also name a street in his honour,” communicated Chemno.

At the same time, Kipchoge’s historic victory got the attention of industrialists Manu Chandaria who offered a reward of Sh10 million to repair roofs of schools that will be chosen by marathoner Eliud Kipchoge

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Through his official social media page, Chandaria said Kipchoge should chose schools that have leaking roofs.

“Congratulations on Kipchoges win. Wow. To celebrate Chandaria Foundation will provide Kenya Shillings Ten Million of Roofing to replace leaking roofs of the schools of his choice,” posted Chandaria.

Kipchoge ran 1:59:40 to complete the 26.2-mile distance and became the first human to run a marathon race in under two hours.

 

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