Eldoret; the town that is 'running' away from poverty

Eldoret It is 8am in the morning. The low clouds conjoined with morning fog are fast clearing. The wet rust-colored earth of the track shines in the leisurely rising angled sun. From far in the midst of fog, she appears a ghost but a closer walk towards me reveals her true identity; she is an athlete Mlapataji famously referred to by many in the region. Faith Jepkoech is jogging, her backs and shoulders steaming as the sweat evaporates. The 24years has just completed her 25km morning run through the beautiful fields and terrains of Eldoret.

She is heading to her rented room for a cup of fresh milk and a plate of ugali simultaneously with isochot a kalenjin traditional vegetable. “This has been the norm, I usually do it daily. I sleep, I wake, I run, and I eat. I do hope that one day I will win big international games” said Jepkoech amid laughter.