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Athletics: GirlsRun to prevent periodic poverty

Rubis Energy Group Managing Director & CEO East Africa, Jean- Christian Bergeron, flags off school girls during the launch of the inaugural GirlsRun Marathon at St.Peter's Iten Primary School Grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Saturday February 22,2022.PHOTO: COURTESY

Two-time Edinburgh Marathon champion Caroline Jepchirchir is among the host of elite athletes who graced the launch of the inaugural GirlsRun Marathon at St.Peters Iten Primary School, Elgeyo Marakwet at the weekend.

The race which seeks to promote menstrual hygiene among girls will be held in Iten in October.

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