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Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan

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By Jonah Onyango | Jun 04, 2026

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Athletics Kenya (AK) president Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei plants a tree at Haile Selassie Expressway terminal ahead of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

In a major boost to environmental sustainability ahead of the upcoming Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, 2026, a high-level coalition of sports, science, and infrastructure leaders gathered at the Haile Selassie Expressway terminal to launch a dual-pronged climate initiative.

Led by Athletics Kenya (AK) president Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei, the delegation participated in a symbolic tree-planting ceremony to mark an expanding partnership aimed at tackling urban air pollution and accelerating Nairobi's green canopy goals.

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