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Africa Live: Kiptum funeral - mourners flock to pay tribute to marathon hero - BBC News Africa Live: Kiptum funeral - mourners flock to pay tribute to marathon hero - BBC News
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A house that the government has been building for Kelvin Kiptum is now ready.
Before his death, the marathon world record Kelvin Kiptum's wife wept during her tribute to the athlete, during which she revealed that they were to wed in April.
holder had been planning to build a house on land he had bought at his The couple had had in a traditional wedding in 2017, but were yet to have a formal one.
rural home. "We have been planning for a big day to tie our knots in a colourful wedding ceremony in April 2024, but God's plans are greater," Asaneth Rotich said, before pausing after she was overwhelmed with emotion.
Just seven days ago, President William Ruto gave instructions for a house to be constructed for the athlete's family before Kiptum's burial. "I'll still make my vows of love even in your rest...You've been the best husband and father to our children," Ms Rotich said.
Kenyans have been following the project's progress from the first day to its completion.
Local media have been sharing the photos
of the now-furnished house, built in seven days.
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