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Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei during a homecoming party in Lelmolok, Uasin Gishu on November 11, 2023. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

When the story of Athletics Kenya President Lieutenant General (retired) Jackson Tuwei is written, his military career will perhaps be competing for space with his impressive CV in sports management.

Tuwei has risen from a military officer in Lanet to become the first Kenyan to be elected as World Athletics Vice President.

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