One of the problems with the modern environmental conservation movements in our country is that it’s more about politics than protecting the environment. Instead of focusing on a cause that everyone has reason to support, it’s become a controversial debate across party lines. Many people seem more concerned with who wins the debate than what happens to the well-being of our people with the majorly on agriculture.
Why should people have to choose between protecting the environment and supporting free trade? Why is there an us vs. them mentality? How much of what you hear is real and what is hype?
It doesn’t make much sense, and the controversy leads to more confusion and less action. Protecting the environment is a duty, not an argument to be won or lost. By turning it into a debate, we forget the real issue and everyone loses, no matter which side of the political divide you lie.
Instead of protesting or arguing, the Kakamega Forest Heritage Foundation has chosen to forget about the political aspect of protecting the environment and focus on what we can do to help on an individual level. It is in this very regard that we organize the Kakamega Forest Marathon, also known as ingo marathon, an initiative to bring together like-minded organisations and Individuals who understand too well that environmental degradation is a threat to our livelihoods, our jobs, our children, our future.
This year’s Marathon will take place on the 26th of November in Shinyalu, Kakamega county. The race categories are 42 km (Full marathon), 21 km (half marathon), 15 km (Cooperate challenge) and 5 km (totos challenge). Registration can easily be done via Mpesa paybill number 511072. For account number use your Name, Race Registered plus T-shirt size e.g. George, XL, 21Km. You can as well visit www.ingomarathon.or.ke for the latest marathon news.