Launch of Afrika Mashariki Fest Half Marathon Kenya Chapter
For the first time, Kenya is set to host the third edition of the Afrika Mashariki Fest Half Marathon-Kenya Chapter on the 11th December 2016 at Mama Ngina Drive, Mombasa County.
The event will be hosted annually on a rotational basis across 6 East Africa Commission (EAC) partner states include Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.
Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi, Group Chief Executive Afrika Mashariki Fest Kisembo Ronex said that the purpose for bringing the event to Kenya is to create awareness among youths about EAC integration, fostering cohesion among citizens, promote domestic tourism and sustainable utilization of our natural resources.
Mr. Kisembo added that the event also aims to support the Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals in East Africa.
“The Half Marathon symbolizes the need for East Africans to unite in pursuit of our common dream- a united East Africa and in order for EAC states to go further, they must run together,” said Kisembo.
This year’s race theme is Promoting Domestic Tourism through Embracing Sports.
Athletic Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei said that AK is highly privileged to host such an event in Kenya.
“The federation is very happy to host a new event in Kenya and we will promote the event to a bigger one,” said AK president.
Mr. Kisembo said that Ksh600, 000 will be awarded to winners in the 21km race and 10km race both men and women.
Top ten athletes will be awarded in both races with the new winner of 21km receives Ksh60, 000, runners up pockets 40, 000 and second runners up will cash in Ksh30, 000.
The winner of 10km will go home with Ksh25, 000, runners up pockets Ksh20, 000 and second runners up receives Ksh15, 000.
2012 Olympic Silver Medalist Champion, Abel Kirui, is among those who will be aiming for the top crown in the 21km race.
Athletes who are willing to participate will pay a sum of Ksh1, 000. They can register at the Mombasa municipal, AK offices in Nairobi and on line at their website(www.
The Afrika Mashariki Fest Half Marathon was held on the 31st May 2015 and the subsequent edition was held on the 29thMay 2016 at the Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala Uganda.
The event will be hosted every second Sunday in the month of December annually in Kenya.
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