Nakuru county governor Lee Kinyanjui. He has said a sports facility will be located at Keringet in Kuresoi South to help nurture athlete's talents. Photo/Standard.
An ultra modern athletics training camp that will act as a breeding ground for athletes is set to be launched, Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui has said.
According to the governor, the sports facility will be located at Keringet in Kuresoi South.
Kinyanjui said the camp will house hostels, a track field and classrooms.
He said the camp will occupy 20 acres of land which the county will provide.
"The county government will provide the land to set up the camp for the athlete's talents to be nurtured through practice. Youths with talents will also have a chance to train at the camp to represent the county in various sports competition within and outside the country", said Kinyanjui.
The governor urged youths to exploit their talents in sports instead of engaging themselves in committing crimes and drug abuse.