ATHLETICS KENYA(AK) LAUDS GOVERNOR FOR INAUGURAL MOUNTAIN MARATHON

Athletics Kenya(AK) President (Rt.) Lt. Gen. Jackson Tuwei has this morning congratulated the Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi and his Government for organizing the first ever Mountain Running Championship in Kenya, praising the County for its vision in developing Athletics.

Lt. Gen. Tuwei spoke at Serena Hotel Nairobi during a Sponsors’ breakfast and media brief for the inaugural race which will take place on February 22nd 2020 at the Kenya School of Adventure and Leadership (KESAL), Ntirimiti in Buuri Sub County. Today’s breakfast and brief was held in Nairobi for the convenience of sponsors, partners and media who have agreed to work with Meru County Government to make the event a success.

Addressing the event, Governor Kiraitu thanked all sponsors and media for accepting to partner with the County for the noble cause.

“The championship whose rallying call is ‘Challenging the Heights’, is geared toward fighting against cancer, environmental conservation and promotion of tourism and investment,” said the Governor.

He added that part of the proceeds from the event will go towards establishing a Cancer Institute at Meru Level Five Hospital and also setting up a community mountain bongo and rhino sanctuary which are facing extinction.

He called on more partners from Kenya and abroad to register to be part of the first and historical Mt Kenya athletic feat, noting he will personally register for the 2kms “keep the doctor away” race.

Accompanying the Governor at the ceremony was Deputy Governor Hon. Titus Ntuchiu, First Lady Madam Priscilla Murungi, Chief of Staff Hon. Gideon Kimathi and other top County officials.
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