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Leaders unite to mourn legendary athlete Maiyoro

Kenya's pioneer international athlete (right) greets Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Gusii Stadium during the closing ceremony of Inter-County games on18/8/2018 [PHOTO: Sammy Omingo]

Legendary Kenyan track and field athlete Nyantika Maiyoro died Sunday night at the age of 88.

The veteran had been ailing for some time and was admitted at the Christamarianne Hospital in Kisii County, where he is said to have been diagnosed with Tuberculosis.

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