There was joy and jubilation in Nakuru as the county welcomed Gold medalist Faith Chepng'etich Kipyegon.
It was joyous and colorful as leaders and government officials joined the Nakuru town residents in welcoming the heroine.
Adressig the crowd that turned up to welcome Kipyegon outside Merica hotel in Nakuru town, Governor Kinuthia Mbugua said the county is proud to have one of her own winning medal at the Rio Olympics.
“I must say that this is a blessed county as we have our own.She has been winning for many years but with the devolution now we can celebrate her as a county,”said Mbugua.
“This gold medal you are seeing here is not just something to ignore as it is worth it and it is 3 kgs. Let us all join hands in congratulating our own faith for the good work she did at Rio,”said Mbugua.