Kenyans throng joints to watch London race

By ERICK OCHIENG’

EAEP Sales Manager David Rono

Kenyans thronged various entertainment joints to watch the proceedings of the 2014 London Marathon yesterday.

In Nairobi, the action was at the Mercury Lounge, Nakumatt Junction, where sports journalists congregated to watch the Kenyan aces win in London.

A book by Kevin Lillis - Running for Black Gold - published by East African Educational Publishers was launched during the occasion presided over by the publishing firm’s Sales Manager David Rono.

There was also a quiz session for the media which was won by the Media Combined team, that retained the title at the fifth edition of the London Marathon Viewing and Quiz competition.

The Media Combined team   comprising Captain Erick Ochieng’ (The Standard), Kenneth Wepukhulu (Mediamax), Erick Ludeya (Sunday Express), Samson Ateka (The Star) and Dennis Muritu (Freelance) edged the Nation/The Star team led by Ayumba Ayodi and Muigai Kiguru by 27 points to the latter’s 26.

The winners were awarded with Dstv Walka Handheld television sets while the runners up took home copies of  Running for Black Gold. 

The event organised by Tin Sky Media was sponsored by SuperSport, East African Educational Publishers and Kenya Orient Insurance.

The quiz was divided into four sections  including history of Kenyan athletics, history of London Marathon, sponsors trivia and the 2014 London Marathon.

“We hold this event to bring Kenyans and the media together to celebrate the achievements of our athletes,” said Tim Sky Director Tim Kamuzu Banda.­­ —[email protected]