‘Home of champs’ draws different kind of visitor

Airborne pilots as they soar in their gliders on the Elgeyo escarpment in Elgeyo Marakwet. The new exhilarating sport in the region is being threatened by increasing crashes. Photos By Fred Kibor

NAIROBI, KENYA: A new sport is taking the county’s fame as the home of athletics champions to the skies.

For decades, the county has produced record-breaking long-distance runners who have won international acclaim.