The body of marathoner Kelvin Kiptum has left his Chepsamo home for the Chepkorio showground where a funeral service is set to be conducted. The hearse carrying the body of Kiptum is accompanied by a convoy of vehicles of family members, relatives, security and church leaders. Security has also been enhanced along the way from his home to Chepkorio centre which is about six kilometres. The body of Kiptum was removed from Eldoret Hospital morgue Thursday and escorted to Iten where the public had an opportunity to view. The public was scheduled to get another opportunity to view the body before the service began.

Source: Daily Nation February 23, 2024 09:11 UTC