First Lady’s Half Marathon targets 70,000 participants

By PSCU, Nairobi

The third edition of the First Lady’s Half Marathon targets 70,000 participants in the March 6th race.

Speaking Monday afternoon at State House, Nairobi, when she received a cheque of Ksh 15 million from the Co-operative Bank Managing Director Dr. Gideon Muriuki, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta thanked the financial institution for its support.

The First Lady affirmed that she has big dreams to improve the health of women and children in the country.

She thanked all well-wishers who have continued to support the forthcoming half marathon saying their efforts would help build a strong team.

Dr. Muruiki commended the First Lady for her unyielding efforts to improve the lives of Kenyan mothers and children.

He said apart from the banks financial contribution, he will lead his staff to participate in this year’s First Lady’s half marathon race.

“We are proud to walk this journey with you. Last year we had a team of over one hundred staff participating in the half marathon, this year we intend to have even a bigger team,” said Dr. Muriuki.

This is the third contribution that the bank is making towards the First Lady’s Half Marathon, having sponsored the event with Ksh 12 million last year and Ksh 10 million in 2014.