Kenyan long-distance athlete Faith Kipyegon recently shared insights into her financial investments during an interview with Jeff Koinange.
She explained that she primarily invests her earnings from track races in purchasing and cultivating land, particularly for maize farming.
This investment strategy is her way of setting an example for aspiring athletes, emphasizing the importance of wisely managing the money they earn from their victories.
Responding to questions about whether she had received a promised house, Faith Kipyegon confirmed that she had.
She also elaborated on her investment philosophy, stating, “We try to invest and show other athletes that if you get something, just invest. Start buying land and other things. Mi napenda mahindi sana. Nyumba iko, nilipata nyumba” (I love maize a lot. I have a house; I got the house).
Moreover, she took the opportunity to advise fellow athletes to steer clear of doping, highlighting the damage it can do to the country’s reputation.
She stressed that any money gained through cheating will ultimately vanish once a person is caught.
She urged athletes to be patient and humble, citing her own patience as the key to her success, which includes achieving three world records and aiming to reclaim the two she lost.
Online reactions from Kenyans were overwhelmingly positive, with many lauding Faith Kipyegon for bringing pride to the nation during challenging economic times.
Faith Kipyegon’s approach to managing her millions earned from track races revolves around investing in land, particularly for maize farming.
She also received a house as promised and serves as a role model for other athletes, encouraging them to avoid shortcuts like doping and emphasizing the importance of patience and humility in their careers.
Her dedication to her sport has earned her several world records, making her a source of inspiration for her fellow Kenyans.
Below are the screenshots of the reactions online.
Deborah: Despite the economic and political pressure weighing our nation down, sports people like Faith, Kipchoge, Kiptum to mention but a few still make us proud to be Kenyans.
Lemotit:Watching live All The way from Lemotit Areas Londiani First Let me Congratulate Our won Soil Daughter Faith kipyego Secondly Let me ask how can they motivate young Athletes.
