{
  "id": 2841276,
  "title": "Kimutai, Chepng’eno win Belgut half marathon as millions raised to support needy students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/kimutai-chepngeno-win-belgut-half-marathon-as-millions-raised-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T17:51:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
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    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kimutai-chepngeno-win-belgut-half-marathon-as-millions-raised-to-support-needy-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kiprono Kimutai and Jackline Chepngeno emerged victorious in the 3rd edition of Nelson Koech’s Belgut Half Marathon, held in Kericho County on Sunday. Kimutai won the men’s race with a time of 1 hour and 46 seconds, followed by Wisley Kipmoi and Alex Matata in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Jackline Chepngeno claimed the women’s title with a time of 1 hour and 8 minutes, trailed by Janet Nyiva and Zenah Jemutai in 2nd and 3rd places. The marathon attracted over 25,000 participants across three categories: 21km, 10km, and 5km community fun run. The event raised funds for bursaries and scholarships to support needy students at Belgut’s Starehe Boys’ and Girls’ Centre. Prominent dignitaries, including Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, and race organizer Nelson Koech, attended the event.",
  "summary": "The race, which attracted over 25,000 runners competing in the 21km, 10km, and 5km community fun run, raised funds for bursaries and scholarships for needy students studying at Belgut's Starehe Boys' and Girls' Centre. The post Kimutai, Chepng’eno win Belgut half marathon as millions raised to support needy students appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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        "title": "Kimutai and Chepng’eno win Belgut Half Marathon as millions are raised to support needy students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/kimutai-and-chepngeno-win-belgut-half-marathon-as-millions-are-raised",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:51:15.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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