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Kenyans join world in marking Yoga day

Yoga enthusiasts turned up in their numbers to mark the annual celebration. [Photo: Ayoki Onyango/Standard]

In 2014, the United Nations adopted June 21, as International Yoga Day after India and 176 other countries sponsored a motion with the world umbrella body to have the day recognised globally.

Kenya was not left behind in these celebrations and this year, Yoga Day was held at the University of Nairobi grounds. The Hindu Council of Kenya and its affiliated organisations made the event successful.

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