Mombasa Walk Movement will on Thursday participate in a 5km walk to raise awareness and funds for the construction of a multipurpose Astroturf pitch at the Olympic primary school in the Kibra constituency.
The walk is in collaboration with Rig East Africa. Rig East Africa is a Christian organization that focuses on community development.
The Thursday walk is ahead of the main epic 488 km trek from Mombasa to Nairobi that is officially kicking off on Friday.
Head of the movement Major Retired Idris Abdirahman urged members to come dressed sporty and join the walk that will be starting at 3 pm.
"The primary aim is to raise funds for the construction of a 24-hour Olympic Primary School multipurpose field—a project that holds immense promise for the community," he said.
The amount required for the completion of the project is Sh66,630,000.0
He said this incredible journey will kick off in Mombasa and culminate in Nairobi, covering a distance of 488km.
The flagging off of the event will be held at Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa.
He said Mombasa residents and passionate walkers and urged a heartfelt appeal for their support in making this noble cause a success.
"Your presence will contribute to the realization of a much-needed facility for the young talents," Abdirahman said.
Media personality and Head of Rig East Africa Cynthia Nyamai commended the Movement for the overwhelming support.
"We thank them so much for the support because the team will be also joining us for the Friday walk from Mombasa to Mikindani," Nyamai said.
She said work on the pitch involves the construction of a football stadium facility complete with bleachers all around the pitch, teams changing for both boys and girls, ablution facilities for both girls and boys, stadium lighting, drainage facilities, anti-climb fencing around the pitch, complete marking of the pitch to approval, pitch accessories including goal posts.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday last week.
Nyamai said she has offered to walk a total of 488 KM from Mombasa to Nairobi in 14 days to raise funds and awareness of the project.
"From December 1 to 15 I will be walking 488 KM. The project we are calling hashtag 488 for Kibra," Nyamai said.
Nyamai said Kibra will no longer be the biggest slum in East Africa but the rising of Africa.
School Principal Olympic Primary Kibra Silas Opiyo said the school's population is 5,500 and coordination can present a huge challenge to the school.
The project is said to be completed in January 2024 before schools reopen.
