In Summary
- The President arrived to the venue accompanied by some leaders, viewed Kiptum's body and presided over the burial ceremony.
- The athlete died on February 11 alongside his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana in a road accident along the Eldoret-Ravine road.
President William Ruto paying his last respects to late World Marathon Record holder Kelvin Kiptum on February 23, 2024.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and Kelvin Kiptum's wife Asenath Rotich at athlete Kelvin Kiptum's funeral service on February 23, 2024.
Athletes pay tribute to Kelvin Kiptum during the burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024
President William Ruto speaking at athlete Kelvin Kiptum's funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Kelvin Kiptum's widow and son when she paid tribute to her husband during the burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024
Kelvin Kiptum's wife Asenath Rotich at athlete Kelvin at the funeral service on February 23, 2024.
Kelvin Kiptum's daughter during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
President William Ruto with Kelvin Kiptum's widow Asenath Rotich during the burial service of Kiptum in Elgeyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024
Kelvin Kiptum's son during the funeral service in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua arrive for the funeral of Kelvin Kiptum in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County on February 23, 2024.
From left: Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Nambamba, President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagu and prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi among other leaders during the funeral service at Chepkorio grounds in Elgeiyo Marakwet on February 23, 2024.
Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, Prime Cabinet CS Musalia Mudavadi, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto among other leaders at Kelvin Kiptum's burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024.
President William Ruto greets World athletics boss Sebatian Coe escorted by Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Korir and other dignitaries at Kelvin Kiptum's burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024
Resident reading eulogy of Kelvin Kiptum during the burial in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024