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

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(240212) -- ELDORET, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A police officer is pictured at the scene where marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car accident in Uasin Gishu County, northwest Kenya, Feb. 12, 2024. Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24. Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(240212) -- ELDORET, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows the wreckage of a car driven by marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum which lost control and crashed along a road in Uasin Gishu County, northwest Kenya. Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24. Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(240212) -- ELDORET, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People gather at the scene where marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car accident in Uasin Gishu County, northwest Kenya, Feb. 12, 2024. Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24. Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(SP)KENYA-ELDORET-MARATHON RECORD HOLDER-KELVIN KIPTUM-DEATH

(240212) -- ELDORET, Feb. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 12, 2024 shows the wreckage of a car driven by marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum which lost control and crashed along a road in Uasin Gishu County, northwest Kenya. Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24. Kiptum's coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)

Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies

STORY: Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAUSTIN MIGISHA, Partnership officer for KickStart International 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN HAKIZIMANA, Youth engagement in Agriculture Network employee STORYLINE: An agriculture exhibition is showcasing modern technologies to Rwandan farmers to help them raise crop output and improve livelihoods. The annual event, organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, is held this year under the theme "Transforming Agriculture into a Resilient and Competitive Sector through Technology, Innovation and Investment." A starter pump, designed to help farmers grow crops uninterrupted all year round and avoid dependence on rainfall, is one of the technologies showcased at the July 20-29 show in Mulindi show ground in Kigali, the Rwandan capital. Designed by KickStart Internationa

Rwanda strives to alleviate suffering of flood victims

STORY: Rwanda strives to alleviate suffering of flood victims DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flooding and landslides 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kinyarwanda): CLEMANTINE MUKANOHERI, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JUSTINE UWABABYEYI, Local resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Kinyarwanda): JOHN HAKIZIMANA, Local resident 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Kinyarwanda): ORESTE TUGANEYEZU, Director of Gisenyi Hospital 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DEOGRATIAS NZABONIMPA, Acting mayor of Rubavu district STORYLINE: For families living in the Rubavu district in western Rwanda, one of the areas that were hit by flooding and landslides recently, the disasters brought uncertainty to their future. Fortunately, authorities are taking action to help local people resume normal life. At least 135 people were killed and 110 others injured in the disasters triggered by heavy rains last month in the East African country. More than 20,000 people were displaced after 5,963 houses were d