DR WAHOME GAKURU HALF MARATHON WINNERS.
The 21KM Men race.
Winner Titus Ekilu from Nandi County.
1st runners up -Titus Kipruto, Elgeyo Marakwet,
2nd runners up- Joseph Kiprotich Nandi County,
3rd runners up Emmanuel Kipkemboi, Nandi County.
21 KM Women’s race
Winner Lydia Njeri Nyandarua County,
1st runners up
Mary Anne Wangari Nakuru County.
2nd runners up – Caroline Kirer Kericho County.
Hundreds came out to participate in this event with marathon enthusiasts lauding the event’s organization.
Nyeri Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga thanked all for turning out in large numbers to support this event that is held annually in honor of Nyeri’s 3rd Governor the late Dr. Wahome Gakuru who passed on in a road accident on 7th November 2017. Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu joined Governor Mutahi Kahiga in the event together with a section of MCAs, athletes from across the county and beyond the borders, marathon sponsors and other stakeholders.