President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Thursday, issued his annual State of The Nation Address in Parliament where he paid an ode to outstanding Kenyans.
Among the Kenyans he saluted was Olympic Champion and World Marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge for his exemplary performance on the world stage.
"Our men and women in various disciplines keep the flag of Kenya flying high at international events, bringing glory to our Nation.
"In this regard, the Nation Salutes Eliud Kipchoge and his compatriots, who have continued to make our national anthem, echo around capitals of the World," he stated.
The Head of State also acknowledged Peter Tabichi who was recently voted the Best Teacher in the World, "he has demonstrated our aspiration and potential to deliver world-class education standards," Uhuru noted.
He further conveyed that entrepreneurs and business leaders were driving forward the economy, which, he described as one of the largest and most vibrant on the continent.
"Leading the string of innovators is Roy Allela who garnered global accolades for inventing smart gloves that convert sign language movement into audio speech.
"These Kenyans remind us, what we could achieve if we remained true to our national values,” he stated.
Uhuru expressed his gratitude to all who serve the country in whatever capacity, "who uphold our values and our way of life, who, defer to what is right, who show that our diversity is an asset.”
Watch the State of The Nation Address here:
