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Mt Kenya mountain running championship set for Sunday
Silverspread hardwares MD Ramesh Hiran (second right) presents a cheque worth Sh1million to Governor Kawira Mwangaza (right) during a fundraising dinner at Three Steers hotel on February 16, 2023 in support of the annual Mt Kenya mountain running championship which will be held in Meru County on February 26, 2023. With him is Silverspread marketing manager Kirimi Muthamia (left) and Mafuko Industries MD Rasik who pledged Sh300,000.
What you need to know:
- Governor Kawira Mwangaza said the event had grown as a brand for the county and the country, and would capitalise on its success to lobby to host the global championship
- Mwangaza expressed optimism that the race, which is in Athletics Kenya's calendar would attain international recognition
- Competitors will participate in 13km senior men and women races where the winner will pocket Sh500,00, first runners-up Sh300,000 and third place finisher Sh100,000
Meru County is set to hold the third edition of Mt Kenya mountain running championship on Sunday with the county government setting its eyes at hosting the world competition.
Governor Kawira Mwangaza said the event had grown as a brand for the county and the country, and would capitalise on its success to lobby to host the global championship.
