Elegeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has pleaded with the government to construct a stadium in honour of fallen marathon great Kelvin Kiptum.
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang has called for a stadium to be built in honour of fallen marathon king Kelvin Kiptum.
Kisang noted that during his visit to Kapkenda Girls High School, the school requested that a building also be constructed in honour of Kiptum since he was a great athlete.
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During his speech, Senator Kisang also requested that Kiptum’s wife be given a job in order to cater to the needs of her young family.
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“Kiptum and his wife were doing very fine and the wife is still young and we are requesting support throughout her journey and even if a job can be given to the wife.
"We were at Kapkenda Girls High and they requested that a stadium in Chepkorio be built and that the school also construct a building in honour of Kiptum because that is his home,” he said.
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He also expressed his heartfelt condolences as he lauded the government for building the late Kiptum’s family a house.
“I want to pass my condolences to Kelvin Kiptum’s family following the demise of the icon who lost his life at a very young age.
“I want to appreciate the President for allowing this to be a state function and catering for everything and we also appreciate that the government built Kiptum’s family a house. The house is already furnished and after the burial, the family will move into that house,” he said.