Agnes Tirop death

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The slain athlete Agnes Tirop laid to rest in her home in Nandi

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Tirop's death has thrown a spotlight on the pressures faced by the country's female athletes who pay a huge -- and often tragic -- price for their spectacular success in a male-dominated society.

"The injustice against female athletes here in Kenya is a threat to all of us athletes all over the world," said Olympic 5000 metres champion Cheptegei.

"We are here in solidarity to show that we condemn such acts in such a manner."

Mourners, athletes demand justice for Kenyan star runner Agnes Tirop at funeral
https://www.france24.com/en/sport/20211023-mourners-athletes-demand-justice-for-kenyan-star-runner-agnes-tirop-at-funeral

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Most men who marry athletes are opportunists- Ndereba
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/thenairobian/sports/2001426968/most-men-who-marry-athletes-are-opportunists-ndereba

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Ritual cleansing ceremony at slain athlete's home

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Agnes Tirop: Rare Photo of Slain Athlete Running Barefooted Before Fame Goes Viral
https://www.tuko.co.ke/sports/athletics/430937-agnes-tirop-photo-slain-athlete-running-barefooted-fame-elicits-emotions/

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Nyahururu is where legend athletes like Kipchoge Keino, Nyantika Maiyoro, Amos Biwott used to camp ahead of an international race.

More than 200 athletes met AK officials to air their grievances, with issues to do with sharing of wealth between couples in the athletics circles dominating the discussions.

In Nyahururu, athletes have formed a union where one is supposed to contribute Sh100 every month and has been of great help especially after coronavirus struck last year.

AK Youth Development Director Barnaba Korir said the last five days have been successful as a large number of athletes turned up to discuss issues affecting them.

"Once we have finished this programme, we shall have a retreat to implement and involve stakeholders and the government to see how we can help athletes on the issues they brought up," said Korir.

"Athletes have been contributing to the economy of this country and in our statistics, we have almost seven billion shillings in circulation annually and there is need to support such people," added Korir.

There's more here:

Kenya: More Athletes Speak Out as Nyahururu Hosts AK Forum
https://allafrica.com/stories/202111150208.html