Milcah Cheywa, Mercy Njoroge and Gladys Jerotich Kipkemoi made a clean sweep of the podium in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.
Cheywa could not hide her joy after clinching the gold
"We were expecting to win all three because we trained very hard," she said.
"Of course I knew I would win because I had strong competitors this year in the Diamond League. I am very happy and it feels good to win Gold. The race was not tough but the weather was hot."
On her future plans: "It is not over because next year I have to work even harder so I can win the world championship."
On her part, Njoroge expressed her appreciation for Kenyans' support.
"I am very happy to win Silver for them. When they cheer it helps us put in more effort into the race. Cheering for Kenya motivates me, " she said.
"We got ahead with five laps to go. It feels better now after winning Bronze," said Kipkemoi.
Mark Mutai secured another gold medal in the 400m while African Champion Grace Wanjiru won a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk.
400 metres is regarded as a non-Kenyan specialist event and Mutai was elated with his performance.
"I feel very good. This is good for myself and fellow short-distance athletes and my country. This will be good for the morale of the Kenyan athletes," he said.
On his expectations for the upcoming Men's 4x400m Relay:
"Hopefully I can form a combination with the other athletes and get a medal in the 4x400 m Relay."
Earlier Wanjiru clocked 1 hour 37 minutes 49 seconds in the race won by Jo Jackson of England. Compatriot David Kimutai was 4th in the men's race won by Jared Talent of Australia.
Kenya is now ranked 8th with 11 medals, 5 gold 3 silver and 3 bronze.
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