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NAIROBI, Kenya, January 26, 2026 – Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon has commissioned a maternity ward in Keringet to improve maternal care in the region.<\/em><\/p>\n The Dare to Dream maternity will reduce childbirth complications and provide women in the area with adequate care.<\/p>\n “Growing up in Keringet, Nakuru county. I observed women facing devastating outcomes during childbirth due to inadequate healthcare. This motivated the dream to create a maternity wing to ensure that women receive safe and respectful birth care close to home,” Kipyegon said in a statement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The double world record holder added that the initiative is an extension of last year’s #Breaking4<\/em> project in which she attempted to become the first woman to run the mile in under four minutes.<\/p>\n \n “Last year, the project #Breaking4<\/a> aimed to inspire women to believe in their dreams. However, the focus has shifted towards a more impactful breakthrough in maternal care,” she said.<\/p>\n Kipyegon expressed hope that the project will elevate the livelihoods of women in the region, allowing the local community to thrive.<\/p>\n
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