Why Kelvin Kiptum burial has been rescheduled
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The burial of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum brought forward over President Ruto's trip to Namibia
The burial of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum brought forward over President Ruto’s trip to Namibia.
The burial ceremony of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has been rescheduled from Saturday February 24, 2024 to Friday, February 23, 2024.
The family spokesperson while addressing members of the press said the burial was moved to accommodate President William Ruto’s calendar.
According to the spokesperson, the Head of State will attend Kiptum’s burial on Friday before flying out to Namibia.
“The burial of Kelvin Kiptum will be a state function, the President will be in attendance on Friday. The burial was moved from Saturday, February 24 as we had communicated to Friday 23 because the President will be available on Friday before going to Namibia,” she stated.
Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba had announced that his predecessor Hage Geingob would be laid to rest on February 24, following his death on February 4.
Kiptum passed away on February 11 together with his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana after being involved in a grisly road accident in the Kaptagat area along the Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine Road.
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The world record holder died at the age of 24 years. Kiptum’s world record marathon time of 2:00:35 set in the Chicago Marathon in October 2023 was ratified just days ago by World Athletics.
President William Ruto has been dedicated from the onset to ensuring a perfect send-off for Kiptum who died in a road accident on Monday, February 12.
Ruto mourned Kiptum as an extraordinary sportsman who had left an indelible mark on the world.
“He was only 24 yet, as a hero, triumphed in Valencia, Chicago, London and in other top competitions. Kiptum was our future,” he eulogised moments after Kenya received news of the athlete’s untimely death.
He further fulfilled Kiptum’s last wish by ensuring a house was constructed for his family.
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