news-blog domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/kasstv/public_html/kassfm.co.ke/digital/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Local non-bank finance solutions provider, Sanlam Kenya, has today flagged off elite Kenyan athletes to represent the country at the 9th<\/sup>\u00a0Sanlam Cape Town Marathon taking place in South Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, the Kenyan contingent will be led by Tecla Kirongo, who will be leading an outstanding team of 7 athletes to the tourist-attraction city, Cape Town. Tecla recently emerged 3rd<\/sup> in the women\u2019s race at the 2022 edition of the Marathon BP Castellon in Italy held in February this year.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking at the flag off ceremony, Sanlam Kenya Group CEO Dr. Patrick Tumbo reiterated Sanlam\u2019s commitment towards nurturing Kenya\u2019s athletic talent, as a growing career for many young Kenyans across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are proud to have one of Kenya\u2019s leading female athletes as the flag-bearer this year<\/a>. In total, we have 7 Kenyan athletes (4 ladies and 3 men) flying the country\u2019s flag high. As Africa\u2019s only Gold Label Status Marathon and Abbott World Marathon Major Candidate event<\/a>, the Sanlam marathon provides us with numerous opportunities to affect positive change in the communities we operate in. <\/a>This race is a way for us to continue to foster the growth of Africa\u2019s economy and showcase the unparalleled potential of her people\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>Kirongo has also participated in the \u2018Run Rome the Marathon\u2019 in Roma earlier this year, and Linz Australia Marathon in 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n