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Kenyan pioneer athlete Nyantika Maiyoro was laid to rest

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Athletics Kenya President Lt. General (Rtd) Jack Tuwei addresses mourners during the burial ceremony of Kenya's pioneer international athlete Nyantika Maiyoro at his Kiogoro home in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo/Standard]

Kenyan pioneer athlete Nyantika Maiyoro was laid to rest yesterday in Nyaribari Chache in Kisii with a call on Government to honour all retired athletes in the country.

Those who condoled with the family called for the inclusion of retired athletes in Athletics Kenya’s executive.

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