This archive report was first published on 13 October 2019.
On October 13, 2019, seven companies unveiled a Sh7.5 million sponsorship for the 11th edition of the Isaiah Kiplagat Memorial Ndalat Gaa Cross Country.
The event, scheduled for October 19 at Paul Boit Farm in Ndalat Hills, Nandi County, is expected to attract over 5,000 participants.
The sponsors include Safaricom, Kass Media, and Nandi County Government, each contributing Sh2 million, while Kenya Pipeline and Mosop Constituency CDF donated Sh500,000 each. Athletics Kenya gave Sh300,000 and Silverstone Air Sh200,000.
Hosts Athletics Kenya Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai expressed readiness to host the championships with 12 races on the card, including senior men and women's 10km and junior men and women's 8km.
Top-placed youngsters will participate in a mentorship programme at the late AK president Isaiah Kiplagat's residence, a programme running for the second consecutive year.
