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13 Jul 2017

Kenya Is Safe, Uhuru Assures Visiting IAAF U-18 Athletes.





President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured visiting athletes who are participating in the IAAF World Under 18 championships at Kasarani Stadium that Kenya is safe.
The iconic world sporting extravaganza is being attended by over 2000 athletes and officials from 131 countries.
“I wish to assure you that Kenya is a secure and peaceful country and continues to embrace democratic ideals as we progress in building our nation”, the president said during the official opening of the event on Wednesday.
He also assured the international sporting fraternity of Kenya’s commitment to ethical, clean and fair sports competition.
“My administration fully supports the fight against unfair sporting practices as part of developing this industry,” he said.
The president's assurance came even as the country was still reeling from the murders of nine people in Lamu by suspected Al Shabaab militants last Saturday.
Six police officers were also killed on Wednesday in an ambush by bandits in Laikipia.
Four others were injured.
Uhuru described the championships as a special occasion for the people saying sports occupy a unique place in the Kenyan society.
During the 2015 WU-18 championships held in Cali, Colombia, Kenyan won 13 medals and finished second after the United States.
This is the first time in history Kenya is hosting the global track event.



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