Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent...

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Athletics legends Daniel Komen and Douglas Wakiihuri have urged Kenyan county governments to invest in and properly equip sports facilities to nurture athletic talent, lamenting the current lack of suitable training grounds.

Komen, a former world 3000m record holder, emphasized that investing in stadiums and scouting talent from primary schools and villages would ensure Kenya remains a top athletic nation.
Wakiihuri, a retired marathoner, highlighted the inadequacy of existing facilities, citing Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu as unsuitable for runners due to its tarmac surface.
The legends made their remarks during the Windsor mini marathon at the Windsor Golf and Country Club in Kiambu County.

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