Beyond Zero Marathon receives Sh163 million support from local corporates

First Lady of the Republic of Kenya Margaret Kenyatta (Left) receives a cheque from Standard Group's CEO Orlando Lyomu (centre) and Head of Marketing Doreen Mbaya, during a cheque handover ceremony at Statehouse.

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta yesterday received more than Sh163 million to support this year’s Beyond Zero Marathon slated for March 10.

Besides the cash donations from Beyond Zero’s traditional and new partners, sponsors and supporters, the First Lady also received additional support from Chinese firm, Huawei Technologies, who presented 50 laptops.