Government awards Sh250,000 to each Rising Lionesses player after historic Youth Olympic gold

Kenya’s government has awarded Sh250,000 to each Rising Lionesses player in recognition of their gold medal at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The victory marks Kenya’s first team-sport gold at the event. The achievement gives Kenyan and diaspora supporters a milestone to celebrate while bringing national recognition to the country’s young athletes.

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