Fencing, running, dance: sports as a beacon of hope in Kenya - Ethiopia Observer

Fencing, running, dance: sports as a beacon of hope in Kenya - Ethiopia Observer

From Nairobi to Iten, sport is more than a passion — it’s a religion. It also serves as a tool for empowerment and a pathway to a better life. Welcome to Kenya’s champion-making machine, as reported by the French publication Madame Figaro. With the sleeve of her coat, she wipes away a tear forming at the corner of her eye. Head bowed, Alice Achili struggles to find the words. “A few years ago, I was so poor and desperate that I considered killin…