2 Kenyans shine at 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon

Two Kenyan athletes claimed victory at the 2026 KGL Foundation Millennium Marathon held in Accra on Saturday. Alex Korio emerged as the champion in the men's 21-kilometre elite race, while Lucy Ndambuki secured the top spot in the women's category. Organised by the KGL Foundation in support of its Mental Health Index (MHI) initiative, the event aimed to raise awareness about mental health, challenge misconceptions, and provide resources to enhance mental well-being in Ghana.

KGL Foundation CEO Elliot Dadey emphasized that this year's marathon centered on holistic wellness, building upon a previous corporate wellness forum that introduced a health and fitness index to evaluate organizations based on physical and mental well-being, community engagement, and expert-led sessions on fitness, stress management, and nutrition.

Dadey highlighted the marathon's success as evidence of the nation's progress towards a holistic 'fit' society, emphasizing the race's role in promoting physical fitness, mental wellness, and community development. Over the past five years, the KGL Foundation has undertaken various social interventions across Ghana, such as constructing the KGL-EVE Wellness Centre, renovating the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, launching the Mental Health Index, investing in juvenile football through the KGL U-17 Championship, supporting the Black Stars, and providing incubators to hospitals and other health facilities nationwide.