Environment and Forestry PS Chris Kiptoo (left) and World Marathon Champion Eliud Kipchoge (in Tshirt) participate in tree planting challenge. [PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD]When the first coronavirus case was reported in March, Eldoret City Marathon organisers were dazed. Since the race could not take place, we opted to plant trees. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago praised the contribution of Eldoret City Marathon towards enhancement of forest cover. Uasin Gishu County Government and Standard Group are co-sponsors of the Eldoret City Marathon held annually with a prize money of Sh3 million for winners.

Source: Standard Digital September 27, 2020 04:52 UTC