Dodoma — Pomp and fanfare greeted Tanzanian marathoner, Alphonce Simbu, at the National Assembly yesterday, following the runner's recent feat at the international competitions.
Simbu, who finished fifth in London Marathon last Saturday, visited the House here at the invitation of the Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Harrison Mwakyembe. He was accompanied by officials from DStv, who are the runner's official sponsors and officials from the National Service, JKT.
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