Mission Accomplished: 21 KM Race Takes Betty Back to School

On 27th November 2025, while many people went about their normal routines, Isaiah Kosgei set out on a deeply personal mission. Alone on the road, he ran a 21-kilometre half-marathon to give a young girl a chance to stay in school.

Kosgei at Betty’s home after completing a solo 21km race

Kosgei ran to raise school fees for Betty, a student from Elgeiyo Marakwet County whose education was at risk due to financial hardship.

Pushed by the belief that education can change lives and that no child should be forced out of school because of poverty, Kosgei ran and rallied his friends, sponsors, and the community to support his course.

Today, 14th January 2026, that belief has been rewarded. Betty’s dream has come true. Through the funds raised, she has been enrolled back to school, Anin Secondary School, equipped with a full school uniform, books, and all the necessary learning materials. What once felt like an uncertain future has been replaced with renewed hope and confidence.

Kosgei admits Betty to Anin Secondary School

For Kosgei, the run was a demonstration of commitment to equality in education. Through the Kosgei Walpole Foundation, he continues to prove that determination, compassion, and action can bridge gaps that seem impossible.

This is a story of determination, of one man running so that a child can walk confidently into a classroom — and of how small acts of courage can create lasting change.