Marathon great Kipchoge lauds Kipyegon's maternity facility initiative in Keringet

Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has praised triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon for her decision to build a maternity facility in her hometown of Keringet, describing the initiative as a powerful example of leadership and community impact beyond the sport.

Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Kipchoge said Kipyegon's project reflects a shift from personal achievement to collective progress, noting that real success lies in transforming lives at the grassroots level.

"I think today is a great day for the community of Keringet, where Faith was born.

"They have realized that creating an impact in the society is not being won by breaking the records or winning the medals or races but through creating an impact that is going directly to the community by impacting the community," Kipchoge said.

He highlighted maternal healthcare as a critical challenge in the area and commended Kipyegon for identifying and responding to a real community need.

"Faith thinking of maternity as a mother is a great and a critical issue because in this place there is no maternity and yet women are giving birth and there are still deaths and so I am here to give her full support," he added.

Kipchoge emphasized that Kipyegon's initiative demonstrates the responsibility elite athletes carry to uplift their communities, using their platforms to address social challenges.

He noted that the maternity facility will provide safer childbirth conditions for expectant mothers who currently travel long distances to access healthcare services, helping reduce maternal and infant mortality risks in the region.

According to Kipchoge, the project stands as a reminder that sporting excellence should translate into lasting social impact, particularly in underserved communities.

His endorsement further makes clearer a picture of the growing role of Kenyan athletes in driving development initiatives, with Kipyegon's maternity project positioned as a meaningful intervention for families in Keringet and surrounding areas.