The Minister of Sports, Ababu Namwamba, extended his support to 20-year-old athlete Milka Shikokoti Menjo, who gained attention for her resilient performance during the Tinderet Barngetuny Mountain Run this month.
Running shirtless on challenging terrains, Menjo’s dedication impressed Namwamba, prompting him to visit her in Cherondo, a village in Tinderet, Nandi County.
Accompanied by the area Member of Parliament, Julius Melly, Namwamba expressed admiration for Menjo’s determination and gifted her and her husband complete training kits, including sports shoes. Additionally, he provided them with Ksh200,000 and assistance with shopping.
During the visit on Thursday, January 18, Namwamba commended Menjo’s display as a true demonstration of resilience and determination from a young Kenyan striving to earn a living.
UKIJITUMA, TUTAKUSHIKA MKONO, CS ABABU ASSURES TINDIRET YOUTH, AS HE VISITS TOPLESS ATHLETE MILKA
CS @AbabuNamwamba paid a visit to 20 year old Milka Shikokoti Menjo at her Cherondo home in Tinderet, Nandi County. pic.twitter.com/IiASu3trrd
— Min. of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports (@moyasa_ke) January 19, 2024
He emphasized the government’s commitment, through the Ministry of Sports, to support the Barngetuny mountain run, which provided Menjo with a platform to showcase her talents.
“We supported the mountain run, and it was an incredible marathon. We have decided to turn this run into an international marathon because it is a unique and special marathon,” stated Namwamba, highlighting the Kenya Kwanza Government’s introduction of innovative initiatives like #Talantahela and #PesaMfukoni to empower talented youth.
MP Julius Melly echoed Namwamba’s sentiments, praising the impact of sports on talented Kenyans and commending the revolutionary Talanta Hela initiative introduced by the Ministry of Sports.
