Meru Governor, Kiraitu Murungi has launched Mt. Kenya mountain running- 2020, at Kenya School of Adventure & Leadership(KESAL), an initiative aimed at raising funds to support the fight against cancer through establishment of Meru Cancer Institute, a research and awareness center, at Meru Level 5 Hospital.

The first ever annual exercise initiated in Kenya and Africa at large, is scheduled for Feb 8th 2020. This also aims to promote local tourism, as well as enhance conservation of environment.

According to the Governor, this is a great opportunity to further exploit the potentials of Mt. Kenya, which has been long since underutilized, for increased revenue to the county. This comes after another recent 4×4 challenge event done in Mt. Kenya through Themwe route courtesy of County Government.

Among the running categories, will be the 12km elites run, Juniors 6 & 8 Km run, Meru residents, Keep the doctor away, 2Km men & women, Institutions of higher learning, Masters and corporate groups runs.
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