Kenyans to join global anti-cancer walk

Benda Kithaka, Founder & Chairlady of Women4Cancer (Second Right) receives a cheque from Lancet Group of labs Managing Director Dr Ahmed Kalebi (third left) as sponsorship for this year's walk against cancers affecting women. Looking on are officials of Lancet. PHOTO: COURTESY

NAIROBI: Hundreds of Kenyans are set to join a global walk to raise awareness about deadly cancers affecting women to enhance early detection and treatment.

Participants are expected in Karura forest in Nairobi on Sunday morning for the Kenya Chapter of Globe-athon 2016. The walk will happen in 80 countries and 200 cities.