Kenya welcomes the world

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and her team and elite Kenyan athletes run a lap round the track at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani during the Official Opening of the IAAF World U-18 Championships Nairobi 2017.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has described the IAAF under 18 Championship as an opportunity to “build new networks and further the youth’s horizons”.

In what would be the biggest win for Kenyans and sports enthusiasts, the President waived entry charges to boost attendance at the competition that started yesterday at Kasarani, Nairobi.