Kenyan First Lady Will Run London Marathon To Promote Health Care Foundation

Two news outlets report on Kenyan First Lady Margaret Kenyatta’s launch of her health care foundation.

The Star: First Lady Kenyatta launches foundation for maternal health
“First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has embarked on a campaign to fight new HIV/AIDS infections and increase access to maternal and child health services. The First Lady hosted a breakfast meeting today for corporates, donor community, and individuals to officially launch ‘Beyond Zero Foundation,’ a platform which she intends to reach the disadvantaged groups countrywide by mobilizing resources to improve health care…” (Nyakundi, 1/24).

Agence France-Presse: Kenyan First Lady to run London marathon
“Margaret Kenyatta, the wife of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, will compete in the London marathon in April in a bid to raise money for local charity, her office said. The Kenyan First Lady will join other celebrities in the April 13 race to create awareness on health issues facing Kenyan women and children…” (1/24).

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