Kelvin Kiptum's body leaves morgue for funeral ceremony in Iten
A side-by-side image of Kelvin Kiptum (left) and a casket carrying his body (right).
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The funeral ceremony of the late marathoner Kelvin Kiptum
has commenced.
On Thursday, the cortege left Eldoret Hospital mortuary at
9.00 am, with family and friends gathered to see the final journey of the late
Kiptum.
A procession is being held in Eldoret town, after which the
convoy will head to Kiptum’s home in Iten.
At Iten, a church service will be held, after which the
public will view the body of the late athlete.
Athletes Milcah Chemos Moses Kiptanui, Amos Kipruto, Vivian Cheruiyot
and Janet Chepkosgei are among those who have turned up to witness their
colleague’s final journey.
Kiptum will be laid to rest at his Naiberi home on Friday.
The burial ceremony will be attended by President William Ruto, state
dignitaries and dignitaries in the athletics profession.
The world record holder was killed in a road crash on
February 11, 2024, alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana.
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