President William Ruto has confirmed that the government disbursed Kes.27 million in cash rewards to Kenyan athletes who won medals at the recent World Athletics Championships. You choose the house, we pay for you half, you pay the other half,” he said. He dismissed claims that the government is handing out affordable housing units for free. There is no affordable house that is going to be given to anybody without being paid for,” he said, stressing that the programme follows strict funding rules. The President praised the athletes as Kenya’s ambassadors, saying their victories ignite national pride and highlight the value of investing in sports and talent development.