Richard Mukche

Head Running Coach

Coach Richard is a former international athlete with a personal best of 62 minutes in the half marathon. Since retiring from competition, he’s become a highly respected coach, working with elite athletes and national teams, including the Turkish National Team during their training camps in Iten.

At Maisha Foundation ITEN, Richard designs training programs and provides regular coaching to our student-athletes, alongside his work at the High Altitude Training Centre, where he manages the sports centre and coaches visiting runners from around the world.

His deep experience and generosity have made him an invaluable mentor to the young athletes in our care.