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Lornah Kiplagat and Iten Sports grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County are now empty in their training bases. Recently more than 2000 athletes, both local and foreign used to train before restriction to curb the spread of coronavirus were issued. 18.07.2020. PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD

Hotels that hosted athletes from across the world are wobbling under the weight of pandemic restrictions.

Just before March, a stadium with a well manicured grounds, located a kilometre away from Iten town often comes alive.

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