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Preparations in top gear ahead of World Aids Day Half Marathon

From left: Athletics Kenya official in charge of route George Kariuki, National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) CEO Ruth Masha, AK Nairobi branch chairman Barnaba Korir and NSDCC chairperson Geoffrey Gitu during the launch of World Aids Day 2024 Half Marathon at Riadha House. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Over 1000 athletes are expected to take part in the inaugural World Aids Day 2024 Half Marathon set for Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday.

Other categories to be contested on the day include the 10km Road Race and the Wheelchair showdown, 5km Family Fun Run and the Corporate Challenge and the 2km CEO's Race and the Children's Race.

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