Most of us are aware of Kenya’s domination of distance running, but how many know that a single Kenyan ethnic group takes most of the top prizes in the sport? All of the nine Kenyan men who finished in the top 13 in Boston were Kalenjin.

The Board of Directors of the U.S.-based support group, Friends Of Kenya (F.O.K.) extends, on behalf of its members, heartfelt good wishes, congratulations and encouragement to the people of Kenya and your newly elected government as you embark on a renewed journey toward democracy, justice and economic development. We applaud you for the peaceful, open and inclusive elections held in December.

Andrew (Andy) Cohen, RPCV/Kenya, age 32, died in a climbing accident on Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand, on July 1, 2001.
Andy was a Senior Scientist at the New Zealand Forest Research Institute, Rotorua, New Zealand. A recent recruit to Forest Research, Andy will be remembered for his contribution and visionary approach to climate charge, sustainable forestry and energy research.
Andy served in the Peace Corps in Kenya from 1996–98. He then stayed on for 2 1/2 more years as a Projects Manager for Energy Alternatives Africa in Nairobi.
He graduated from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Science in1994 and the University of Illinois in 1991.
A memorial service was held in the arboretum in Nairobi. His funeral was held in his hometown of Schaumburg, Ill.
He is survived by his parents, Howard and Susan Cohen, and his sister, Dena.
The family has designated Friends of Kenya for memorial gifts, earmarked for projects in conservation, environment and health.