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NOCK: Tergat, Injera take part in Nairobi Run as Kenya hosts Birmingham 2022 Queens Baton Relay

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CS Amina flagging of the Commonwealth Queens Baton [Photo courtesy]

Kenya on Tuesday hosted the iconic Queens Baton Relay in Nairobi to create awareness of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The baton bearers included National Olympic Committee-Kenya President Paul Tergat, Paralympian Samson Ojuka, top 7s try scorer Collins Injera, weightlifter Winnie Langat and a student Nyawira Natasha.

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