They do this by improving the lives of some of their poor supporters who wildly cheer them as they conquer the world on the track and in road races. On such athlete is Gideon Gathimba, whose foundation has already completed the construction of decent homes for five families in parts Elgeyo-Marakwet County. The foundation also pays school fees for tens of children in primary and secondary schools in the region. “When we arrived here, seven children were sleeping on the mud floor and smoke was bellowing. According to Gathimba, each family is helped according to what they ask for.

Source: Daily Nation October 28, 2016 17:48 UTC