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ums across the country. Presently, reconstruction The privilege of Kenya hosting the IAAF World
of stadiums is underway in Eldoret, Nyeri, Marsabit, U18 Championships from July 12 to 16 at Moi
Makueni, Meru, araka Nithi, Elgeyo Marakwet and International Sports Complex, Kasarani in Nairobi,
Kiambu among other counties. gives Kenyans an opportunity to watch their sons
We continue paying tribute to our athletes, who and daughters conquer the world on their own soil.
have shown no sign of relenting in global events. We We wish the participants from the over 100 coun-
can state with confi dence that the Kenyan youths tries the best of luck in their competitions and assure
who are participating in this U18 Event will soon them of unlimited hospitality and safety. It will be
be all over the world winning races almost at will. interesting for our guests if they fi nd time to venture
Kenyans are glad to have more than 2000 sportsper- across our country to enjoy our tourist spots and
sons from diverse countries arriving courtesy of the experience our unique wildlife.
KYEB
Karibuni Kenya
2017 IAAF World U18 Championships.
We are ready to host this event satisfactorily. e
Government is well prepared for the event from the
Amb Peter Kirimi Kaberia CBS
Principal Secretary State Dept . of Sports Development
point of view of security, infrastructure, ground
Ministry of Sports, Culture and e Arts
logistics and equipment.

KENYA YEARBO0K

EDITORIAL BOARD

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