Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- On January 17, Ms Brenda Ivy Cherotich strutted down the catwalk at the 23rd Miss Tourism International contest, where she represented Kenya.
The virtual event that was hosted by Malaysia saw 31 countries take part, with Kenya represented by the 27-year-old, who became a household name last year when Kenya reported its first Covid-19 case.
Ms Cherotich seems to have shed off the tag of 'Patient Zero' and proudly represented Kenya, although she did not make it to the top 10. The information and telecommunications engineer talked about her childhood experiences in Kericho, and also about culture during the pageant.
What stood out was her smile, which masked what she has been through in the past year.
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