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In Pictures: Kelvin Kiptum's burial

Preparations are underway at the late athlete Kelvin Kiptum's final resting place next to his new house in Cherunya, Uasin Gishu County.[Lynn Kolongei,Standard]

The burial ceremony for the late world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum is underway in his parents' home in Chepsamo Village, Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Burial ceremony underway in Chesamo.[Kristopher Kipsang,Standard]

In the early morning of February 23, 2024, thousands of mourners flocked to the venue to give the marathoner a heroic send-off.

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