His next race was Chhapra half marathon on March 29 which meant he had to stay in India. Before the half marathon could take place, India announced a travel ban and since then, Kipkurui and other Kenyan athletes have been stuck in the sub-continent. Two days after the Friday evacuation, Kenyan athletes who are still stuck in India are crying out for help to leave the country. Isaac Nduro, a 10km and half marathon athlete has been stuck in Bangalore city. Boit said most upcoming athletes travel to India between August and February to take part in several road races that pay prize money of between Sh70,000 and Sh110,000.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2020 20:03 UTC