13 August 2021 | Athletics

World record holder and Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei has launched the 100 days of the Joshua Cheptegei Training Centre fundraising drive to enable him finish the facility. 

The launch was also graced by chairman of the Joshua Cheptegei Foundation Allan Chekwech, Anthony Kuka Cherotich (chairman Rockman Safaris), Dr. John Mark Bwanika (Director Operations and Projects of Rocket Health) and Martin Chemonges.

Speaking at Kyoga Hall of Kampala Serena Hotel, the 24-year-old who won silver and gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics revealed his plans of raising 1.7 Billion Uganda shillings.

“Today, we launch a 100 days public fundraising drive to raise 1.7 billion shillings towards the completion of this project. The money will go towards the construction of a world-class hostel facility with fitness and other related equipment for athletes in the region and globally,” Cheptegei told media.

“The center is already fitted with a good Olympics size track that is in good condition to enable athletes succeed at a regional and global events. We also envision a first of its kind museum for Ugandan athletes that will continue to attract both tourists and teach the values and ethics of Ugandan athletes while authentically telling their story. 

He added; “We call upon everybody in Uganda and in the diaspora, corporate companies and all well wishers to join this drive to nurture the next generation of runners in our country.”

This project represents the only best possible chance to continue the legacy of gold winning Ugandans athletes and inspire communities of athletes all across the country to aim for the best.

To support the Joshua Cheptegei fundraising drive, use MTN Momo Pay (*165*3#) with a merchant code of 319325.

Alternatively, the dollar account 9030016913633 and shillings account 9030016912866 all registered with Stanbic Bank, Kapchorwa Branch in the names Cheptegei Joshua Kiprui.

“The Joshua Cheptegei Training centre will be a base of training for local and international athletes. The museum will further boost tourism with different artifacts preserved in there. Kindly support the fundraiser that will last for 100 days,” Anthony Kuka Cherotich (chairman Rockman Safaris).  

Once completed, the centre will have a track facility, hostels (boys and girls) with a mega world class hotel.

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