Corporal Edwin Okong’o of Wajir Air Base (WAB) was today awarded The Certificate of Commanders Commendation and promoted to the rank of a Sergeant by Commander Kenya Air Force (KAF), Major General John Omenda. This is after an outstanding performance at the 13th All African Games held in Ghana, that saw him become the first boxer from East and Central Africa to win a gold medal in the sport in 17 years.
Speaking during the event, the Commander KAF congratulated Sgt Okong’o on his great performance noting the impressive nature of this fete.
“Well-done and congratulations for the good work put out there. It’s of great joy that your winning has come during the on-going promotion and for that let this rank be a motivation and morale to you so you can keep winning” He added.
Further, Base Commander WAB, Brigadier Stephen Sane urged the champion to aim for more international boxing matches, and encouraged him to keep flying the KAF flag high.
Sgt. Okong’o who is the reigning Inter-cities Boxing Challenge Champion and African Military Games Bronze medallist, expressed his gratitude for the recognition by the Commander, adding that he was highly motivated to achieve greater heights.
Also present during the meeting were Senior Officers, Officers and Service members.
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