Locally, 26 Kenyans including, staff at the British High Commission led by the British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, joined the world in the relay marathon at Nairobi’s Karura Forest. Approximately 3,500 diplomats, their families and staff from 155 diplomatic missions across the world took part in the event. The global marathon began in Samoa in the Pacific Ocean and ended in Vancouver, Canada, 24 hours later. “I’m delighted to have taken part in this global marathon to support UK charities, Unicef and, most importantly here, the Mama Kwa Mama Fund in Kenya. Mama Kwa Mama Fund, the local beneficiary, draws its membership from women in leadership positions.

Source: Daily Nation May 13, 2020 03:56 UTC