This archive report was first published on 9 June 2020.
On June 9, 2020, the number of Kenyans infected with coronavirus continued to rise, prompting more well-wishers to step forward and help vulnerable families.
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge's foundation returned to Kaptagat, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, to distribute food to 30 families, courtesy of a donation from PadMad's Madhvi Dalal and her family.
The food items included blankets, maize flour, wheat flour, cooking oil, sugar, rice, and reusable sanitary pads.
According to the Ministry of Health, 127 new cases of Covid-19 were reported on the same day, bringing the total number of infections in Kenya to 2,989.
Speaking to the press, Kipchoge explained that the decision to support vulnerable families was motivated by the fact that many upcoming but struggling athletes have benefited from the donations, which began last month.
"We have decided to support vulnerable families because the athletes have parents who need help too. That is why we chose 30 families to start with," Kipchoge said.
He also expressed his happiness that more well-wishers are donating food, which will go a long way in alleviating the suffering of families.
"I'm happy the response is good and many well-wishers are coming on board which is a noble idea because many people are suffering right now and it's good to share the little we have," he said.
Madhvi Dalal, who donated the food, stated that she and her family were happy to support the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation in distributing food to the families that had fallen on hard times.
"Apart from food, we also distributed reusable sanitary pads for girls to ensure that they don't give in to 'sex for pads'. This is one way of improving the livelihoods of people in this community," Dalal said.
