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Nairobi City Marathon gains momentum amid quest for healthy lifestyles

Benson Murkomen won 42km Nairobi City Marathon at Uhuru Park on July 6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

With his face glowing with pride, Antonio Bundi relished the thrilling moment of crossing the finish line during the fourth edition of Nairobi City Marathon that took place on Sunday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital.

The 22-year-old, a native of a serene village in northern Kenya, braved the chilly dawn weather to race along the 27.1 km Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway, competing against both local and international long-distance runners.

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