Over 200 athletes who train in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Sunday gathered to light candles in honour of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. The athletes, who converged on the entrance of the County’s headquarters, eulogised Kiptum as one of the most talented athletes whose career had just taken shape. The athletes sang hymns before lighting candles arranged to read “RIP KIPTUM” in honour of the fallen hero. Many foreign athletes who train in Iten have heeded the call and joined local athletes in mourning the fallen hero. Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media GroupThe athletes will also stage a walk from the border of Uasin Gishu County up to the Governor’s office in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
