The 2018 World Half Marathon silver medallist, Joyciline Jepkosgei, was promoted on Tuesday 4th October 2022, from the rank of Corporal to Sergeant (Sgt) at the Kenya Defence Forces Headquarters.
The 28 year-old who won silver at this year’s London Marathon was rewarded with rank by the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) General Robert Kibochi.
Kibochi congratulated Jepkosgeifor her to dedication, discipline and sacrifice. “We are very grateful for your continuous hard work and for representing Kenya and KDF well. We wish you the best as competing at such high levels require a lot of hard work and determination. I am confident that you will continue doing better since you are still young,” said General Kibochi.
Jepkosgei was elated by the grand gesture and lauded the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for its continued support.
“I am grateful for the promotion. I appreciate the level at which the KDF takes care of its athlete especially with special regard to physiotherapy,” Jepkosgei stated.
The occasion was also graced by the Kenya Army commander, Lieutenant General Peter Njiru, and the Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of personnel and logistics, Major General Muthuri Kiugu, Colonel Physical Readiness and Sports Defence Headquarters Colonel Benjamin Kiprop and the Defence Forces Sergeant Major WOI Elijah Koranga.
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