Athlete Beatrice Chepkoech on Tuesday received her State medal that was awarded by President Uhuru Kenyatta during Jamhuri Day celebrations last year.
Beatrice, a corporal of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit(ASTU), was presented the Order Of Grand Warrior (OGW) State medal by the Deputy Inspector General of Police(Administration Police Service) Noor Gabow at the ASTU headquarters.
Beatrice who has an impeccable running record was among dozen of Kenyans conferred with state commendations for their outstanding service to the public by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
She is the 3000metres steeplechase world record holder and the winner of the 2009 edition in Doha, as well as a three times winner in the Diamond League