Athletes, loved ones, and members of the community gathered at the Eldoret Hospital morgue to accompany the body of World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum on its final journey.

The tragic loss of the 24-year-old in a recent road accident on his way home has sent shockwaves through the farming community of Chepsamo village, leaving hearts heavy with grief.

Outside the solemn confines of the morgue, a palpable atmosphere of sorrow hang in the air as friends and family congregated to bid their poignant farewells to Kiptum.

Faces etched with sadness, they stood together outside the cold, unforgiving doors of the morgue, paying homage to their cherished champion.

Samson Cheruiyot, Kiptum's father, struggled to contain his tears upon arriving at the mortuary, where his son's body had rested for days.

Mary Kangongo, Kiptum's mother, was similarly overwhelmed, finding solace in the loving support of her family as she prepared to gaze upon her son for the last time.

Asenath Rotich, Kiptum's widow, hid her grief behind a handkerchief, mourning the loss of her beloved husband and father of their two children.

In a touching display of respect, hospital workers formed a solemn line outside the morgue, offering prayers to bid farewell to the esteemed World Marathon record holder.

The procession is to escort Kiptum's body on an 80 km journey, winding through Eldoret town, then to Iten town, before reaching his parents' home in Kipsamo village, Elgeyo Marakwet county.

According to the funeral program, fellow athletes will walk alongside the hearse for approximately half a kilometer as a final tribute in Eldoret town.