Uhuru congratulates his bodyguard Ezekiel Kemboi
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday congratulated Olympics steeplechase bronze winner Ezekiel Kemboi who is part of his security team.
Kemboi was among three Kenyans in the race that was won by Conseslus Kipruto who also set a new Olympics record.
In a series of tweets on the Presidency handle, @PresidentKE, Uhuru congratulated the Kenyan team in the 3,000m steeplechase final that saw the country bag its fourth gold medal.
https://twitter.com/PresidentKE/status/765929134715498497
https://twitter.com/PresidentKE/status/765929965699395584
Uhuru’s congratulatory message was also tweeted on his personal handle @UhuruKenyatta.
Congrats to Conseslus Kipruto for winning #KEN traditional 3,000 metres steeplechase Gold at #Rio2016 #ShangiliaKenya V proud of you
— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) August 17, 2016
Proud also of the great Ezekiel Kemboi for his bronze in the 3,000 metres steeplechase #ShangiliaKenya #Rio2016 #Ken
— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) August 17, 2016
Kemboi ran while spotting a baldish haircut. He announced his retirement immediately after the race.