Running from murder and abuse in Kenya

Kenya’s operating popularity has been tarnished after two feminine athletes have been murdered.

The coffin of long-distance runner Agnes Tirop is seen throughout her funeral service at Kapnyamisa village, Nandi county, Kenya October 23, 2021. [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters] (Reuters)

Kenya is legendary for among the quickest runners on this planet, however not too long ago, with the homicide of Damaris Muthee Mutua and Agnes Tirop, that popularity has been tarnished. Their companions are the primary suspects in every case. Now, a fellow feminine athlete is attempting to convey consideration to gender violence amongst Kenya’s operating elite. However is Kenya prepared to listen to what she has to say?

On this episode: 

Joan Chelimo, Kenyan mom, spouse and athlete (@joan_chelimo)

Malcolm Webb, Senior Correspondent for Al Jazeera English TV, based mostly in Nairobi, Kenya (@MalcolmWebb)

Ruth Bosibori, Kenyan gold medal runner

Credit:

This episode was produced by Amy Walters, with Negin Owliaei, Ruby Zaman, Ney Alvarez, Alexandra Locke, and Malika Bilal. Alex Roldan is the sound designer and Seth Samuel helped with this episode. Aya Elmileik and Adam Abou-Gad are our engagement producers.

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