Triple Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon has given fans a rare peek inside the Siboh School and Sport Academy, a project she has thrown her weight behind and is actively supporting.
The footage, posted to TikTok on October 24, was shot outdoors on a rooftop and captioned “#SIBOH SCHOOL & SPORT ACADEMY.”
It appears to have been filmed during either an opening celebration or a showcase event for the academy.
Kipyegon is seen with her arms outstretched in a jubilant, celebratory pose, before a group of people, including children, walk along the rooftop beneath a cloudy sky, the whole scene radiating excitement and pride.
Inside Siboh School and Sport Academy
Beyond the celebratory moments, the clip offered a glimpse of the construction work currently underway at the facility, showing just how much development is still in progress.
The academy appears to be a substantial project, and Kipyegon’s involvement signals her commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent beyond her own athletics career.
The video quickly caught attention online, with many Kenyans expressing genuine surprise at the quality and scale of what they were seeing.
Kipyegon, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, has made it clear in recent years that she wants her impact to extend well beyond the track.
Her partnership with the Siboh Academy is the latest example of that vision, combining educational facilities with sporting development in what could become a landmark institution for young Kenyans.
Kenyans react to the stunning facility
The footage left several viewers questioning whether such an impressive institution could really be based in Kenya. Some were so taken aback that they turned to the comments section to ask others for clarification.
Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@bett Gedion wrote:
“Hapa ni kenya kweli, mwenye anajua atuambie.”
@kuhani added:
“Sasa huku ni Kenya ama Uganda ama Australia?”
@Ronny Tile said:
“Na vile sikukuona na nilikuwa huko wera. You always inspire me.”
@Joan M said:
“Ile mjengo nilipiga hapa, ni Mungu tu, life was not easy. Three years later, God did it.”
