Olympian blazes trail in dairy farming

Most local athletes are not known for much more than their commendable exploits on the track, but Paul Kipsiele Koech, a 3,000 metres steeplechase champion, is hoping to show his compatriots they can make a mark outside of running.

Mr Koech, 33, has become a dairy farmer of note in Bomet County. On his Kaso Farm in Kapchepkoro village, Sotik constituency, the athlete keeps 40 dairy cows and 13 calves. Most of the cows are Jersey and Friesian breeds, each valued at more than Sh200,000.