Cyclists ride from Nairobi to Mombasa in aid of needy children

Forty-eight cyclists from Britain, Australia and Kenya on Sunday evening arrived at Mombasa’s Treasury Square in Mvita Constituency to a warm reception after a 500km bike ride from Nairobi.

The aim of the Kenya charity bike ride is to raise Sh12.5 million to support the education of needy children and enable them access healthcare.

The event is organised by UK-based Raha international charity and is supported by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa cricket club and Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris who had flagged off the cyclists in the capital city on Friday.

Mombasa businessman Said Abdalla alias Saido said the initiative will assist needy children to progress instead of despairing in life.

Mr Abdalla urged other groups and organisations to emulate the riders in assisting the poor and needy children access decent and proper education.

COOPERATION

One the riders, Olive Ogembo, applauded the cooperation which they got during the three-day event.

She called for support for their initiative to economically empower the less fortunate in society and assured the county government they will collaborate with them in future initiatives.

Australia nationalist Kunal Parbast, who was part of the team, described the three-day-bike ride as a good experience and a boost to his career.

Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki, who also welcomed the cyclists, assured the bikers that their contribution will go into educating the youth and ensure their access to universal healthcare.

He reiterated the county government is committed to serve the electorate in their projects.

"The motive of the bike riders is to develop Mombasa County and I assure them that we are ready to work with investors," the Senator said.

The senator said the county government is currently engaged in a tight programme of hosting the forthcoming Skal event in November.