Wilson Kipsang charged for breaking a nationwide curfew imposed to control the spread of coronavirus.

Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang was arrested and released on bail after being charged for breaking a nationwide curfew imposed to control the spread of coronavirus.

He pleaded guilty in a court on Friday for breaching the curfew and spent a night in police cells and was released on bail of 5,000 Ksh.

Kipsang is under provisional suspension from the World Integrity Anti-Doping Unit 

The Marathoner claimed the world record during the 2013 Berlin marathon, and works as a policeman.

“We arrested Kipsang and nine others, including one of the administrators of the county at the Keelu Resort club drinking and playing pool at 10pm,” Iten county police commander John Mwinzi 

“This is a very serious offence. These people are respected and they are supposed to lead by example and not breaking the government orders,” Mr Mwinzi added.

Kenya has imposed a 7PM-5AM curfew in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.