Kenyan pioneer athlete Nyantika Maiyoro was laid to rest

Athletics Kenya President Lt. General (Rtd) Jack Tuwei addresses mourners during the burial ceremony of Kenya's pioneer international athlete Nyantika Maiyoro at his Kiogoro home in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo/Standard]

Kenyan pioneer athlete Nyantika Maiyoro was laid to rest yesterday in Nyaribari Chache in Kisii with a call on Government to honour all retired athletes in the country.

Those who condoled with the family called for the inclusion of retired athletes in Athletics Kenya’s executive.