Mrs Kenyatta commended for breaking World history in running marathons-WHO

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has received overwhelming praises from the World Health Organization (WHO) for being a torchbearer in the promotion of healthy living through her Beyond Zero Half Marathon.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhamon Ghebreyesus commended Mrs Kenyatta’s campaign by participating in marathons like the London marathon and many others for Health care course.

Dr Ghebreyesus welcomed the First Lady to participate in the “Walk the Talk” run organised by WHO in Geneva, Switzerland.

He mentioned that Mrs Kenyatta has made history by becoming the first holder of her office in the world to run marathons.

Mr. Ghebreyesus expressed optimism that the Kenyan First Lady’s participation in the “Walk the Talk” run will encourage other leaders in the world to take part in the annual event that is now in its second year.

The WHO Director-General presented the First Lady with a branded running kit depicting the theme of the run.

He encouraged other countries to embrace and replicate similar events aimed at promoting healthy living.

The First Lady gave an assurance of her commitment to supporting WHO’s initiatives that are aimed at encouraging healthy lifestyles to keep diseases at bay, saying she looked forward to participating in the ‘Walk the Talk’ event.

She said besides the run, she will take part in other events on the sidelines of the WHO main meeting on Monday.

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