Boston champ to cheer Kenyans from Iten

Elite athletes follow the Boston Marathon last Monday at the Tortoise Hotel in Iten during a viewing party organised by the Bank of Africa.

Freshly minted Boston Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat is among elite athletes expected tomorrow for a viewing of the London Marathon organised by the Bank of Africa at Iten’s Keellu Resort in Elgeyo-Marakwet County. This follows last Monday’s successful screening of the Kenya-dominated Boston Marathon at the Tortoise Hotel in Kapsabet, Nandi County.

In addition to sponsoring the marathon viewing parties, BOA offers a distinctive package for sports men and women in its Mwanariadha Account whose features and benefits further contribute to nurturing their sporting talent.

“These sessions provide budding and seasoned athletes an opportunity to receive financial advice, information on taxation, media training and professional advice on anti-doping for free,” said Bank of Africa Managing Director, Ronald Marambii.

“The sponsorship will see locals in Kapsabet, Iten and Eldoret town enjoy the comfort of watching their kin