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Former marathon runner Beatrice Murugi leaves hospital in Kenya

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Former Kenyan marathon runner Beatrice Murugi has left Kenyatta National Hospital after surgery, following a long illness. She was admitted on 23 October with the help of Principal Secretary for Energy Alex Wachira, Tuko reports, citing a Facebook post by Peter Njenga.

Former Kenyan marathon runner Beatrice Murugi has been discharged from Kenyatta National Hospital after a successful operation while being treated for a long-term illness, according to Tuko. She is recovering at home.

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Energy, Alex Wachira, intervened on 23 October to help her access treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. Beatrice Murugi was living in difficult circumstances and raising her child alone, according to Tuko.

Peter Njenga announced her discharge on Facebook on Saturday, 24 October. Kenyans online then posted messages of support and wishes for her speedy recovery.

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