By BERNARD ROTICH More by this AuthorWorld marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, through his Eliud Kipchoge Foundation in partnership with Sunblest from Kisumu, Saturday donated foodstuff and sanitary pads to 30 female athletes in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Naomi Chepchirchir, who runs road races, and other athletes walk home after receiving their rations during distribution of Covid-19 relief to 30 vulnerable female athletes in Iten, Elgeyo-Mrakwet County by World Marathon Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge on July 18, 2020. The donation was a partnership by Sunblest Bakers, Initiative on Menstrual Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, and Reusable Sanitary Pads and Eliud Kipchoge Foundation. There is need for the government to consider athletes who will be preparing for races in the next season in various camps,” said Kipchoge. He said in time of need they were ready to step in and help the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation.

Source: Daily Nation July 19, 2020 03:22 UTC