Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation

31/08/2026

We're proud to celebrate our Founder and President Amb. Tegla Loroupe, recognized and awarded by the Sir Ali Muslim Club for her dedicated work through the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation and the impact she's built over the years — including her representation of the club along the way.

This recognition comes just weeks after our 840KM Peace Run from Kakuma Refugee Camp to Uhuru Park, a journey that reminded all of us why this work matters: sport has the power to carry a person, a community, and a cause further than any of us imagine alone.

This award belongs to every athlete who ran, every partner who stood with us, and every community that opened its doors to us along the way.

Thank you to the Sir Ali Muslim Club! Our mission grows.

30/08/2026

One Week Later.

We took a pause — doctor's orders. After 840KM on the road, the body needed rest.

But rest never means stopping. While healing, we were already back in the field — setting up the 2nd Edition of our kids' athletics programme in Siyoi, Kapenguria over the weekend. Because this mission doesn't end at the finish line — it starts new ones.

Today, we're releasing the full report on our 840KM Peace Run — Kakuma to Uhuru Park. It captures every leg, every challenge, and every reason this journey mattered.

None of it would have been possible without every partner, every friend, and every government office that stood with us.

Thank you for believing in this cause and carrying it with us.

And this is just the beginning — something bigger is on its way in November.

Stay tuned.

With gratitude to:
GNL
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Olympic Refuge Foundation
Agence Française de Développement
PLAY International
Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-KE)
Rachael Ruto
Dubai Energy Drink
HESED Africa
African Union Sports Council
GIZ Kenya
Msafiri Francois
Tegla Loroupe
ACNOA-ANOCA

African Union Peace Fund
Maroš Mitrík
CARE Kenya

21/08/2026

Leg Four: Complete.

Total distance covered: 140KM, from Eldoret through Iten and into Eldama Ravine and I call it Boston Ultra Marathon.

This leg took us through high-altitude terrain — some of the toughest running conditions yet. Things are getting way tougher: a few of us are now nursing sprained tendons, and honestly, the relay format has been a lifesaver, letting us keep moving as a team even when individual bodies need a break.

A special moment along the way: we met with the Sports Department of Elgeiyo Marakwet County, who flagged us off and showed us tremendous support as we pushed through their region.

Altitude, aching tendons, and all — we keep going. The relay isn't just a strategy anymore, it's the spirit of this run: no one finishes alone.

With a few days remaining to the finish line, I believe we will be completing this in style on Sunday and would like to invite you to completing with last one kilometer, you may call Wekesa on 0750317500 or Kevin on 0797705347 for easy coordination.

I'll have to focus on the track and from now I am handing over my phone completely except for local calls and I'll see you all at the finishing line.

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

Our athletes commenced the 4th leg of the Ultra Peace Marathon this early morning led by Tegla Loroupe and Msafiri Francois continuing to preach peace and are headed towards Iten criss crossing all the way to Eldama Ravine.

20/08/2026

840KM for Peace: Kakuma to Uhuru Park

What started as 28 refugee athletes running from Kakuma Refugee Camp toward Nairobi has become a journey none of us will forget.

Leg One (122KM) took us to Lodwar, where the County Security Team welcomed us warmly. The road was tough — some athletes dropped off, and without fitness-tracking gadgets we relied on grit and teamwork to keep pace.

Leg Two pushed us further, our numbers down to 17. We faced a security advisory near Kainuk, and with support from the Office of the President, safely covered that volatile stretch before running on to Ortum by night.

Leg Three carried us from Ortum through Kapenguria, Kitale, and into Eldoret — 153KM across three counties. We were joined by 30 student athletes supported by AFD through PLAY International, and endured dangerous, trackless roads between Kitale and Eldoret together.

Through every challenge — dropouts, tough terrain, and security concerns — communities have welcomed us at every stopover, proof that this cause reaches far beyond the 6 athletes still running.

Next: Leg Four, Eldoret–Iten–Ravine. We keep moving.

19/08/2026

16/08/2026

Ahead of November...

"Reflecting on the early days of advocating for refugee inclusion in sports and development, it means so much to see Yiech Pur Biel carry that mission forward — this year, he'll lead the Refugee Olympic Team at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. And starting tomorrow, I'll be taking on an 840km journey over seven days, running from Kakuma Refugee Camp to Uhuru Park in Nairobi alongside 28 refugees. Every kilometer of this run is a reminder: displacement doesn't have to mean the end of a dream. Everyone deserves the chance to pursue theirs," Amb. Tegla Loroupe.

Want to support this initiative?
📞 Call: 0797705347
📧 Email: [email protected]

With appreciation for our partners:
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Dubai Energy Drink
African Union Sports Council
ACNOA-ANOCA
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Refugee-Led Organization Network of Kenya (RELON-KE)

04/08/2026

Today in Nyamira County, the Tegla Peace Foundation, in collaboration with the National Government, H.E. the First Lady Nyamira County, and the Ministry of ASALs, conducted a food distribution initiative aimed at fostering peace along the Kisii-Luo community border.
The Ministry of ASALs generously supported the exercise through food donations. Beneficiaries included widows, elders, and community members who received essential food support. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Dubai Energy Drink for their valuable contribution to this effort.
Significant work remains ahead of the forthcoming elections. Through sports-based programmes, we continue to empower youth and mothers, enabling them to play an active role in advancing peace and sustainable development within our communities.
Together, we remain committed to building lasting peace.