Tanui, Cheruiyot feted as Eldoret receives city charter
Former two-time Boston Marathon Champion Moses Tanui, during a press conference in Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County on March 08, 2024, on the High Court’s ruling to have Athletics Kenya conduct elections.
What you need to know:
- Tanui, who is also the Eldoret City Marathon race director, was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior. Having retired from active athletics, Tanui immersed himself in the real estate and hospitality industry, before starting a race that takes place at the heart of Eldoret town annually, and has propelled several athletes to international standards.
Two-time Boston Marathon champion Moses Tanui and Vivian Cheruiyot were Thursday awarded during the conferment of Eldoret town to city status.
Cheruiyot, a four-time world champion in 5,000m and 10,000, was named Chief of the Order of the Burning Spear, a reward that was received on her behalf by the three-time Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon.
The marathon star was recognised as one of the athletes who have invested and contributed to the growth of the town.
Tanui, who is also the Eldoret City Marathon race director, was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior. Having retired from active athletics, Tanui immersed himself in the real estate and hospitality industry, before starting a race that takes place at the heart of Eldoret town annually, and has propelled several athletes to international standards.
The race is among the best-paying in Africa with winners go home Sh.3.5 million richer in each category. The top 20 finishers are awarded
He was honorued for contributing to the growth and the standards of the town.
