The death of former athlete and world beater Benjamin Wabura “Ben” Jipcho has robbed Western Kenya Region and the country at large of a man who earned Kenya fame owing to his exploits.
He hailed from Bungoma County.
The late Ben Jipcho, 77, whose exploits in 5000m and 3000m steeplechase in early 1970s made the region and Country proud.
“I recall his double gold victory in the two events in 1972 Summer Olympics and All Africa Games, and 1974 Commonwealth Games,” Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong eulogized Jipcho