The County Government of Meru led by Governor Kiraitu Murungi, officially launched the 2nd Mt Kenya Mountain running championships which will be held on the 26th of February, 2022 feom the kenya school of adventure & Leadership(KSAL)

The global event to be hosted in partnership with Athletics Kenya among other corporate sponsors will play a viral role on helping local & international athletes prepare for this year's busy Athletics calendar.

Speaking during the launch, the chief Guest, Peter Kenneth lauded the County Government for setting up a unique tourism offering that will help position Kenya- and Meru in particular- as a sports-tourism destination.

With the maiden Mt kenya running championships hosting over 3,000 participants in 2020, this year's event hopes to attract more participants and donors toward the Bongo-Black rhino conservation efforts and Meru’s fight against cancer.

Governor Kiraitu appreciated the previous year's donors. "I call on as many professional athletes, individuals and institutions to come and participate, partner with us and support us towards our main aim is to establish a state-of-the-art Meru Cancer Centre, conservation of the black rhino and mountain bongo and promotion of mountain tourism in our County." He added.

In 2020, the Championships raised Ksh 25M which was directed towards the setting up of the Meru Cancer Institute