This archive report was first published on 13 June 2020.
On June 12, 2020, world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, through his foundation, donated solar panels and food to families in Nandi County.
The donations were part of Kipchoge's efforts to support vulnerable athletes in the region, who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to Kipchoge, the vulnerable families were identified by local chiefs, and the donations were motivated by the need to support families during the pandemic period.
"We want human beings to rise and be equal. Through food empowerment, the residents will go far," Kipchoge said.
The Olympic champion and three-time Berlin marathon winner said his foundation has donated food to at least 600 athletes in Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, and Uasin Gishu counties in recent weeks.
He also engaged in a coronavirus prevention campaign, using social media to sensitize athletes and locals on ways to keep themselves safe from Covid-19.
Richard Korir of Azuri Technologies, which partnered with the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation to provide the solar panels, said the donations will help the vulnerable locals to follow sports news and other news through TV sets.
