Alex Njai wins Mwea National Reserve Half-Marathon

The 2023 Bangsen Thailand half marathon champion Alex Njai is the winner of the 1st edition of Mwea National Reserve Half Marathon after clocking 1:06:04 21 in the race held Saturday in Embu.

Njai was followed closely by Gerald Maina who clocked 1:06:27 to come second.

At the same time Monica Nderitu won the women's category after clocking 1:20:36 followed by Pauline Njeru in 1:27:16.

In the 10km race, Gerald Wanjagi clocked 32:16 to come out second followed closely by Peter Mwangi (32:17).

In the corresponding women’s race Mary Njambi triumphed in 40:51 while Virginia Nyambura came second (41:56).

The race dubbed Mwea Marathon, was held at the Mwea National Reserve in Makima, Mbeere South of Embu.

The proceeds will assist the vulnerable pupils whose parents and guardians can't afford school fees.

It is also part of several tourist activities that are taking place in Embu County tourism week that precedes the UN World Tourism Day to be celebrated at the Moi Stadium Embu on Wednesday 27, 2023.

Leaders who graced the marathon said race has enabled officials to identify talents that will be nurtured as the organisers plan to have athletics training camp in Makima.

It is also part of marketing the Mwea National Game Reserve whose potential remains untapped.