{"id":16498,"date":"2026-03-18T16:55:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=16498"},"modified":"2026-03-18T17:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:13:34","slug":"dg-kapkea-county-expanding-green-spaces-to-support-sports-climate-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/dg-kapkea-county-expanding-green-spaces-to-support-sports-climate-action","title":{"rendered":"DG KAPKEA: COUNTY EXPANDING GREEN SPACES TO SUPPORT SPORTS, CLIMATE ACTION"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea has said the County Government is bolstering efforts to expand green spaces as part of a broader push to link sports with environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DG Kapkea spoke on Tuesday while presiding over a symbolic tree-planting exercise organised ahead of the Eldoret City Marathon, scheduled for April 26 in Eldoret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was held at Hill School, Eldoret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasised that sports and climate action are closely intertwined, noting that a well-conserved environment promotes a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Deputy Governor, increased tree cover contributes to cleaner air, supports healthy lungs and creates a conducive environment for sporting activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The DG described the initiative as an effort to plant \u201chope, health and a greener future,\u201d drawing parallels between the endurance required in marathon running and the long-term growth of trees.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

He reiterated the county\u2019s commitment to scaling up greening initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

County Assembly Speaker Philip Muigei, alongside Members of the County Assembly, including Gilbert Lagat and Amos Kiptanui, pledged support for programmes aimed at strengthening sports development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moses Tanui who is the race Director and the first human to run half marathon in under 60 minutes, appreciated the County Government for supporting the marathon over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also present were the County Executive Committee Member for Youth and Sports, Robert Kemei and Chief Officer for Sports, CPA Victorine Kapkiai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony highlighted the marathon\u2019s dual objective of promoting sporting excellence while leaving a lasting environmental legacy in Uasin Gishu County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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