Although Phyllis has eight biological children of her own with her former husband Olympian Kipchoge Keino, her heart for children in need led her to act as a mother for hundreds of other children.
Kiganjo Kenya Police College has long hosted the first Kenyan High Altitude Athletics Training Camp where famous athletes such as Kipchoge Keino and Ben Jipcho started their Golden athletics careers.
Nandi County is home to many world record holders in athletics, including Kipchoge Keino, Henry Rono, Moses Tanui and Bernard Lagat.
The scenic area is known for its tea estates, and is home to many world-renowned athletes, including Kipchoge Keino, Wilson Kipketer, Janeth Jepkosgei, Augustine Choge, Wilfred Bungei, Henry Rono and Mike Boit.