How huge crowds electrified Eldoret during the 42km race

Uasin Gishu County Governor Jackson Mandago leads in 5km family fun run race during the Eldoret City Marathon in Uasin Ngishu County on April 21, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

It was a day that started with huge expectations. Elite athletes, upstarts and dignitaries were in high spirits at the race starting point near University of Eldoret.

And it did not disappoint as Governors and other leaders from the North Rift region joined mammoth crowds in Eldoret’s flagship race — Eldoret City Marathon.