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Former road race champion Delillah Kemuto Asiago 27, with trophies she won during her time in athletics. She is living in a horrible situation at her chai mingi village in Trans Nzoia County. May 2, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Even at her rock bottom, giving up is not an option.

Delillah Asiago no longer has a wall cabinet in her house in Charangany, Trans Nzoia County. Her dusty trophies sit on an ample table.

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