Pains Of The Podium
The date was October 21st, 2021. The country received the news that Kenyan long distance runner, and two-time world championships bronze medalist, Agnes Tirop, was dead. The then president, Uhuru Kenyatta, commissioned speedy investigations into the matter that has so far led to the prosecution of the fallen athlete's husband as the sole suspect. The matter is still in court. But, Tirop's tragic death lifted the lid on the reality of abuse that various Kenyan female athletes endure, at the hands and evil whims of those entrusted to develop their talents: From trainers, to coaches and talent managers, and, very key and unfortunate, their spouses, or partners - all abusing the trust, and vulnerability of these women.
NTV’s Loise Wangui crossed counties, to find the women behind some of the sad tales, and spoke to four athletes who’ve fallen victim to sex predators, and outright abusers of their dignity. Tonight, NTV investigates reveals the dark, traumatic side of the journey to the finish line; where the glory of the medals ends, and the darkness of betrayal, illegality and cover-ups have found a home.
This is our special investigative report, Pains Of The Podium.
Rais wa baraza la wanafunzi chuo cha uwakili cha KSL Joshua Okayo alitekwa nyara tarehe ishirini na sita mwezi jana punde tu baada ya kushiriki maandamano yaliyofikishwa hadi kwenye bunge la kitaifa na la seneti. Akiwa mateka wa maafisa wa usalama, kwa zaidi ya saa 48, Okayo aliteswa kwa kupigwa na vifaa butu, akanyimwa chakula na hatimaye akatupwa kando ya mto Maragua. Katika mahojiano ya kipekee na mhariri wetu Frederick Muitiriri, Okayo ameiambia NTV kwamba maafisa hao walikuwa na nia ya kumuua.
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