THE PRESIDENT OF KENYA LAUDS AND AWARDS FATUMA ZARIKA

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta saluted World Boxing Council super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika, who recently defended her belt by defeating Zambian Catherine Phiri, in a stellar fight.

President Kenyatta presented official recognition to outstanding citizens, at an event held at the Government House. Others honoured were: journalist Victor Muyakane who saved a disabled man from a swarming bee attack and Police Officer James Chege, who was involved in heroic rescues during the torrential floods that hit the country.

Zarika has become a local hero for her great dedication and example outside and inside the ring, in addition to becoming the first national to win the title of the World Boxing Council.