KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of Kenya, on April 18, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday. Ruto said Ogolla, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), was aboard the KDF Huey helicopter with 11 other military personnel. The helicopter took off from a local primary school in Elgeyo Marakwet County when it went down and burst into flames at about 2:20 p.m. local time (1120 GMT). (Xinhua)

KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

KENYA-HELICOPTER CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-DEATH

(240419) -- NAIROBI, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the site of a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of Kenya, on April 18, 2024. Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that military chief Francis Ogolla was among 10 senior commanders killed in a helicopter crash in the northwestern part of the country on Thursday. Ruto said Ogolla, chief of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), was aboard the KDF Huey helicopter with 11 other military personnel. The helicopter took off from a local primary school in Elgeyo Marakwet County when it went down and burst into flames at about 2:20 p.m. local time (1120 GMT). (Xinhua)

Emotional send-off for Kenyan marathon world record holder Kiptum

STORY: Emotional send-off for Kenyan marathon world record holder Kiptum SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the burial 2. various of the arrival of the Kenyan president and athletes, officials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 4. various of the burial 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 6. various of mourners 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEBASTIAN COE, World Athletics president 8. various of the burial STORYLINE: World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was given an emotional State send-off led by Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday. Ruto led hundreds of mourners to gather in Chepkorio, Elgeyo Marakwet County in the northwestern part of the country to pay glowing tributes to the fallen marathon star. In what was an emotional and politically charged funeral, Kiptum was celebrated as a dedicated and hardworking athlete who rose from obscurity to conquer the w

Kenyan marathon record holder Kiptum dies in road crash

STORY: Kenyan marathon record holder Kiptum dies in road crash SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11-12, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the accident scene 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JACKSON TUWEI, Athletics Kenya president 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABABU NAMWAMBA, Cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports 4. various of Kiptum's engagements with the public during his lifetime STORYLINE: The athletics world Monday paid tribute to marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a road accident alongside his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana on Sunday night in northwest Kenya. According to Elgeyo Market Police Commander Peter Mulinge, Kiptum was driving a sedan vehicle when it lost control and crashed along a road in Uasin Gishu County at around 11pm (20:00 GMT) on their way to his training camp in Kaptagat, killing him and his coach on the spot. A third passenger - a woman identified by police as Sharo

From grass to grace: how distance-running changed Kenya's Iten

STORY: From grass to grace: how distance-running changed Kenya's Iten DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:28 LOCATION: ITEN, Kenya CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iten 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDWIN KIBICHIY, Kenyan athlete 3. various of Kibichiy's daily training with teammate 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EDWIN KIBICHIY, Kenyan athlete 5. various of Kibichiy's interactions with teammate 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): EDWIN KIBICHIY, Kenyan athlete 7. various of Iten 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EDWIN KIBICHIY, Kenyan athlete 9. various of Kerio View Hotel 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JOSEPH MWANGI, Manager of Kerio View Hotel 11. various of a training base and Elgeyo-Marakwet County Office 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): PURITY KOIMA, County executive committee member of sports, youth affairs, culture, children and social services of Elgeyo-Marakwet County 14. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ABABU NAMWAMBA, Cabinet secretary for youth affairs, sports and arts of Kenya STORYLINE: Iten, a small village located in western

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 5, 2023 shows a hotel in Iten, Kenya. Some athletes are based here for months to sharpen their skills. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners practice on a road in Iten, Kenya on Sept. 4, 2023. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners practice at a training field in Iten, Kenya on Sept. 5, 2023. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 4, 2023 shows a restaurant in Iten, Kenya. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners are pictured near a landmark arch in Iten, Kenya on Sept. 4, 2023. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Runners practice at a training field in Iten, Kenya on Sept. 5, 2023. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

KENYA-ITEN-TOWN FOR RUNNING

(230908) -- ITEN, Sept. 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A runner gets prepared for running at a training field in Iten, Kenya on Sept. 5, 2023. Iten, located in western Kenya, serves as the capital of Elgeyo-Marakwet County. Its high-altitude, favorable climate conditions, and picturesque landscapes have drawn a multitude of athletes and running enthusiasts seeking a haven for training. With the escalating flow of athletes, burgeoning "sports business" has become a feature in the local economy. Beyond the presence of athletic academies and expert coaching teams, Iten has developed an array of specialized training facilities and services encompassing hotels, athlete dormitories, and training camps. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)