Investments are said to be life-changing financial decisions some of which can make or break you.
People tend to invest in products or services that they find profitable in the near future or are simply passionate about.
The same goes for world athletics champ, Hellen Obiri. The women’s Istanbul half marathon winner, rears goats, pigs and cattle in Kisii and Transmara.
When COVID-19 hit the country and the government announced lockdowns, Obiri got down and dirty in her venture. She was moving between the Kisii and Transmara to take care for her livestock.
In a past interview with The Standard, Obiri admitted that Athletics is a cash crop encouraging fellow athletes to invest or find other ways of making money even after retirement.
“I urge all athletes to invest their money in businesses to help them after retirement. For example, farming which pays a lot,” she said.
Obiri is known for her numerous victories, the 32-year-old was a gold medalist at the 2017 World Championships in London and a silver medalist in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Obiri won the 3000 meters event at the 2012 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, and she also holds the 5000 meters event.
Her most recent win comes at the Istanbul in the Women's 21km race, held on Saturday, March 27th, where she won her first-ever race, clocking in at 1:04:50.
In a recent interview with The Standard she disclosed she and her family will be migrating to the United States later this year, and she plans to retire from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) after 12 years of service.
In the United States, Obiri will train with Dathan Ritzenhein at the Colorado-based On Athletics Club, which is run by Swiss running shoe maker On.
"I've always wanted to live in the United States, and I'm pleased that dream will soon come true." My family is looking forward to the move. Many Kenyans live and train in Colorado, including my friend Betsy Saina, who will help me adjust in quickly. Tania, my daughter, will undoubtedly receive the best education there," stated Obiri.