Samuel Kinoti

Tech & Travel

[Rigathi Gachagua @rigathi]

The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run in Uasin Gishu County this morning is exciting for me- Droves of children determined to run, grab and secure their future is a great motivation and source of joy.

It is the best gesture from the tender souls, whose talent we want to harness and nurture to fly our flag high in future.

Their turning up to run in their form is a show that they want to be part of our plan of moulding and shaping their future for a productive and prosperous Nation.

With the Marathon seeking to also raise awareness towards fighting illicit alcohol, doping, drugs and substance abuse, the youngsters are our ambassadors, for self and their peers.
We will invest in such inspiring Champions whose desire to secure our Nation's future goes beyond the run today.

We thank the Patron of the Marathon Farouk Kibet, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the Host, Governor Jonathan Bii Koti Moja, the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts Ababu Namwamba, his Cooperatives Counterpart Simon Chelugui, World Marathon Champion Eliud Kipchoge, Governor Wesley Rotich (Elgeyo Marakwet), Governor Stephen Sang (Nandi), National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'a, Principal Secretaries Harry Kimtai (Health) and Belio Kipsang (Education) and senators Boni Khalwale (Kakamega), Samson Cherargei (Nandi) and John Methu (Nyandarua) president of Athletics Kenya Jackson Tuwei.

MPs Abraham Kirwa (Mosop), Silvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), James Gakuya (Embakasi North), Owen Baya (Kilifi North), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Dan Wanyama (Webuye West), Joseph Tonui (Kuresoi South), John Waluke (Sirisia), Ken Aramat (Narok East), Pamela Njoki (Embu Woman Representative), Joseph Wainaina (Nominated) and former MPs Charles Njagua (Starehe) and Victor Munyaka (Machakos Town) joined us for this Inaugural Great Chepsaita Run.

Veteran champions like Tegla Lorupe graced our occasion.

[Citizen TV Kenya @citizentvkenya]

CS Ababu Namwamba: This race joins the list of premier globally recognized events by the World Athletics. Moving forward, we want to use these events to attract international audience and market the country

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PICTURES: DP Rigathi Gachagua and Sports CS Ababu Namwamba among leaders at Chepsaita Chepkemel Primary School, Uasin Gishu, for the Chepsaita Cross-Country.

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DP Rigathi Gachagua: We have many challenges with our young people in terms of excessive alcoholism, and activities like this will keep them away from bad behaviours. Athletes get a lot of money, and as the government, we plan to educate them on ways to invest it to avoid going broke in the future.

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DP Rigathi Gachagua: Hatuwezi kutunga sheria za kuondoa 'washwash' na conmen, ni watu wawe makini. Wanapaswa kuelewa kwamba vitu vinavyopatikana kwa urahisi si kweli

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DP Rigathi Gachagua: DP Rigathi Gachagua: Tumekuwa na matatizo ya kifedha lakini tumeweka mipango kabambe ya kumaliza viwanja vyote vilivyokuwa vimeanzishwa

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PHOTOS: How the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run went down in Uasin Gishu https://t.co/JwRRU9U7KI

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Eliud Kipchoge, marathon king, in attendance at the Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin-Gishu County.

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Aerial view of 5KM race that is currently underway at Chepsaita Chepkemel Primary School, Uasin Gishu, for the Chepsaita Cross-Country.

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Chepsait Cross Country to shape Kenya’s athletics https://t.co/GOVm1ObRF8

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“Ksh. 7 million set aside to award winners” - Farouk Kibet, patron of the Chepsaita Cross-Country

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'We cannot make laws to curb conmen', DP Gachagua says as he urges athletes to be prudent with cash https://t.co/Mk6iSpUPt9

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Gov’t to roll out financial literacy to athletes, says DP Gachagua https://t.co/rDkaMRsHTO

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Ezekiel Kemboi: Self-discipline and hard work are the keys to success. I urge young runners to abstain from drug use to have a successful career in athletics

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LIVE | THE GREAT CHEPSAITA CROSS COUNTRY RUN https://t.co/RFcIpgUp6k

[Brendah Wairimu @BrendahWairimu1]

Everyday activities include climbing stairs, grocery shopping, or playing with your grandchildren.
#ChepsaitaCrossCountry23

Discovering Legends

[Brendah Wairimu @BrendahWairimu1]

Being unable to do everyday activities is called a functional limitation. #ChepsaitaCrossCountry23

Discovering Legends

[Brendah Wairimu @BrendahWairimu1]

Physically active middle-aged or older adults have a lower risk of functional limitations than people who are inactive. #ChepsaitaCrossCountry23

Discovering Legends

[Brendah Wairimu @BrendahWairimu1]

For older adults, doing a variety of physical activity improves physical function and decreases the risk of falls or injury from a fall. #ChepsaitaCrossCountry23

Discovering Legends

[Brendah Wairimu @BrendahWairimu1]

Include physical activities such as aerobic, muscle strengthening, and balance training. Multicomponent physical activity can be done at home or in a community setting as part of a structured program. #ChepsaitaCrossCountry23

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