NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Soon as she emerged from Terminal 1C, the ‘woman of the moment’, Beatrice Chebet was mobbed by scores who had gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for her red carpet reception. Despite the heavy downpour and chilly weather, it was a heartwarming sight to see traditional dancers livening up the atmosphere with their eye-catching dance moves and vibrant personalities. The arrival of ‘Betty’ was the pinnacle of a moment that had long been anticipated since she grabbed global athletics headlines on Saturday by clocking a world record of 28:54.
14 in the women’s 10,000m at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon. JKIA was momentarily transformed into a carnival scene as hugs and flowers were exchanged with songs of praise and joy permeating the atmosphere. Utamaduni dancers entertain ahead of arrival of Kenyan athletes from the United States.
PHOTO/RAYMOND MAKHAYA Utamaduni dancers provide entertainment at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). PHOTO/RAYMOND MAKHAYA There was no sign of weariness from the long hours of flight from the United States; instead, she wore a wide grin as she joined Utamaduni traditional dancers in a jig on her way to conduct a media interview. Accompanying her was world 800m champion Mary Moraa with who she conducted her interview.
Before the duo’s arrival at half past midnight, an advance entourage of Team Kenya, led by National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) president Paul Tergat docked at the.
