President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan athletes Enoch Tuitoek and Abigael Kosgei following their outstanding performances at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, where they clinched gold medals in their respective steeplechase races.
Tuitoek claimed gold in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase, while Kosgei emerged victorious in the women’s 2,000m steeplechase, handing Kenya two valuable gold medals at the global youth sporting competition.
In a congratulatory message, President Ruto praised the duo for flying the Kenyan flag high, noting that their achievements had strengthened the country’s medal tally and overall ranking at the Games.
“Well done Enoch Tuitoek and Abigael Kosgei for winning the 3,000m and 2,000m steeplechase, respectively, at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games,” Ruto stated.
The Head of State further thanked the athletes for their contribution to Kenya’s medal collection, urging them to maintain their impressive performances.
“Thank you for adding two gold medals to Kenya’s basket and strengthening our ranking at the Games. Keep shining Team Kenya!” he added.
The double gold achievement further underlines Kenya’s continued strength in middle and long-distance athletics, with the two youngsters showcasing the country’s growing pool of emerging talent on the international stage.
