Increased millions for Kenyan medal-winning athletes after government's approval
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The move is aimed at aligning athlete compensation and support with emerging demands and modern standards of living
The Government of Kenya (GoK), through the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, has enhanced cash rewards for Kenyan athletes.
In a statement released by the Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya, the government has significantly augmented the financial rewards by upwards of 500% from the existing package.
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The cash rewards for medal-winning athletes in international events such as the Olympics and Paralympic Games will now see gold medalists earn Ksh3 million, Ksh2.3 million higher than the previous rate.
Silver medalists who were initially awarded Ksh500,000 will now walk home Ksh2 million richer, as bronze medalists receive Ksh1 million as compared to the initial Ksh350,000.
For the Commonwealth Games, gold medalists will now receive Ksh2.5 million, a 500% increase from the Ksh500,000 they received before the enhancement.
Silver medalists will also receive the same percentage of increase and will now be awarded Ksh1.5 million, while bronze medalists will now attract Ksh1 million, an increase of Ksh800,000 from the previous amount.
The increases are a result of the recently reviewed National Sports Policy and approval by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) in April.
As announced by Mvurya, the move is aimed at aligning athlete compensation and support with emerging demands and modern standards of living.
“Our athletes continue to elevate Kenya's global profile through unmatched excellence. As a government, we are not just clapping for them, we are investing in them.
This is about justice, dignity and acknowledging the sacrifices and victory of every Kenyan athlete,” said Mvurya.
Additionally, Mvurya said the move reflects the Government's intention to fairly compensate athletes for their success, boost their morale, match international standards and ensure sports is considered and treated as a respected career path.
The rewards add to the Ksh5 million awarded to athletes who break World Records, as was the case with 1500m women's World Record holder Faith Kipyegon and two-time Olympic gold medalist Beatrice Chebet for their heroics at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, USA.
