First Lady during the London Marathon. Photo/courtsey
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has said that the country is ready to host the global athletics fraternity for the World Under-18 Championships.
The championships are set to beging next week Wednesday at the Kasarani Stadium.
The First Lady was speaking om Monday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, after a tour of facilities at Kenyatta University and Kasarani that will host close to 3,000 athletes and officials from 131 countries during the fete.
She further called on local fans to turn out in large numbers and cheer team Kenya during the competition.
“I’m impressed with the work that has taken place here. I want to thank Kenyatta University management and their workers for putting up a world-class facility,” said Mrs Kenyatta.
“It’s my hope that they will be able to take care of the youngsters well during the championships and make Kenya proud.”
This will be the second time Kenya is hosting a major championship since the 1987 Africa Games.