Alfred Koech: Landson Foundation set to build a training camp in Nandi

Alfred Koech (center) with some of the sponsored athletes who are still in school. (Photo courtesy)

Members from the running Center Australia, together with some beneficiaries of Landson Foundation

Lansdson Foundation has began setting up a training camp in Nandi. Once complete, the camp will have a bed capacity of 25 beds, an ICT center and a conference facility. This is according to its Executive Director, Australian based athlete Alfred Koech. According to him, the foundation took the initiative to set up the said camp as a means to cut its overhead costs. The foundation sponsors athletes as part of its objectives.

"We are setting up this camp in Mosoriot, Nandi County. We are doing this to cut on costs of paying for camps for our in-house athletes. When the camp is up and running, we shall be able to take in more athletes." Said Koech.

The foundation was set up to cater for the growing number of athletes in the county with a special focus on Education and athletics. Mr Koech has said that the organization has intentions of increasing its activities in the county through partnerships with like minded individuals and organizations.

Some of the athletes receiving their training kits at a previous event.

"We are looking forward to partnering with local businesses. Our local contractors, quarry owners have given indication of their willingness to support our cause. They are willing to support us with materials for the construction of the said camp." He said.

The Foundation's chair Mr. Mark Mutai has confirmed that they have broken ground and that work is ongoing and everything is going on according to the schedule 

2019 Landson's brand Ambassador elite athlete Amos Kipruto (left) with Alfred Koech. (courtesy)

The foundation has reached out to local and international guests to grace the event. Once complete, the camp is expected to host a number of athletes. Nandi County is known to produce a number of world beating athletes including the famous Eliud Kipchoge.

"The works are already underway. I would love to immensely thank architect Tirop Koech for volunteering to draw the camp plans. I would also like to extend my gratitude to The Running Center for their continued support on training facilities and the entire Team Landson Perth. It is such people who will make this project a great success." Said a delighted Koech who was speaking on phone from Australia. He insisted that the foundation will give first priority to the local contractors so as to localize the project as much as possible.