Vicious Tussle between Candy n Candy & Athletics Body over Marathon Event with Major Artistes
As you all know by now, Candy n Candy Records is at an advanced stage of organizing a marathon race that aims at promoting peace in the entire East African region.
Last Friday however, Athletics Kenya (AK) South Rift Valley branch distanced itself from the planned marathon race planned for Naivasha next month.
According to the body’s branch chairman, John Wachira, they haven’t sanctioned the Great East African Community Marathon Championships to be held on August 8th in Naivasha. He further warned athletes and officials against taking part in unsanctioned races threatening to discipline those who go against the directive.
In a quick rejoinder earlier today, the record label justified the reason behind the organization of the marathon saying;
“The Great East Africa Community Marathon is a peace initiative for the people by the people and solely driven towards bringing peace peace within our communities. Kenya is a beautiful country and we should all protect and guard our peace fearlessly. This being a community marathon the participants will be the ordinary Mwananchi regardless of your athletic prowess since the aim of the event is to bring the community together.
Our statement is not political statement but a peace statement which involves everyone regardless of gender ,age, political inclination, religion or region because at the end of the day we are all Kenyans and Kenya is bigger than any individual. The event has many aspects some of which include a Kids Marathon which will see children of all ages taking part in their own marathon and other activities which will teach them unity and acceptance of each other despite their differences. The event recognizes that children are the future generation.
Our young people who are mostly used to carry out violent acts will have a chance to be part of an event that will positively encourage them to be peace Ambassadors and talk about challenges they face as young people and come up with lasting solutions. The Great East Africa Community Marathon and peace concert is an initiative that will build a stronger Kenya for years to come.”
