For the 17th time, thousands of Ugandans and people from the neighboring countries took part in the MTN Kampala Marathon (MKM) held at the Kololo independence grounds in Kampala under the theme “Run for babies”.

Following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the MTN Kampala Marathon returned bigger and better, following the winners’ cash prize increment by a whooping Ugx.100 million coupled with a l full-day experience of family entertainment.

Participants took part in a full marathon (42km), Half marathon (21km), 10km run and the 5Km fun run. All the runners were flagged off by the chief guest, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister of Uganda, Robinah Nabbanja, and the MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, alongside the Ministry of Health Permanent secretary, Dr. Diana Atwiine, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka, and the MTN Uganda Board Chairman, Charles Mbiire.

Nabbanja thanked MTN, Uganda Athletics Federation, and all the MTN Kampala marathon partners for choosing to support a noble cause while pushing Uganda’s athletics to the next level.

“After a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I am happy to see that the people of Uganda are now able to participate in the beloved MTN Kampala Marathon for a noble cause. I applaud all of you for demonstrating such generosity to support the government of Uganda towards the realization of Sustainable Development Goal No3 that speaks about good health for all,” Nabbanja said.

Proceeds from this year’s Marathon shall be used to upgrade maternal and newborn services in four selected health facilities across the country.

The beneficiary health facilities include Kisenyi and Kawaala health facilities in the suburbs of Kampala plus those in Kachumbala (Teso sub-region) and Kabong (Karamoja sub-region) Mulinge thanked all the Marathon partners including MTN MoMo Uganda Ltd, Huawei, Stanbic bank, New Vision, Rwenzori, NBS Sport, KCCA-the host city and UAF-the implementing partners for making the MTN Kampala marathon possible. She also lauded all the participants who turned up to run the various races for showing support towards the noble cause of this
year’s marathon.

“I thank all the ladies, gentlemen, and little ones who have turned up today as we join hands to improve the status of neonatal and maternal health services in our country. In a special way I appreciate all our fellow corporate companies and service providers who have made this day a success,” Mulinge said.

As has been the norm since its inauguration in 2004, this year’s MTN Kampala Marathon was graced by an array of elite runners from the region including; Phillip Kiplimo and Joshua Chemutai Bekele from Uganda, Felichiay Faustino Oyo and Yousif Nyok Deng from South Sudan as well as Charles Kiama Munyeki from Kenya.
Ugandan athletes won all the top positions across the different categories.

In addition to medals, the top 46 winners shared a total cash prize of Ugx.290,000,000 shillings based on their races and positions, including the winners of the wheelchair race that was held last Sunday in Lugogo.

This is a prize increment of Ugx.100Million up from the Ugx.190Million back in 2019. After the prize handovers, all the runners were treated to an exciting entertainment extravaganza with a lineup of live performances from Uganda’s finest artists, dancers and comedians, as well as discounted foods and drinks courtesy of MTN MoMo Uganda Limited.

The Uganda Red Cross Society, Prudential Uganda and C-Care IMC were on hand to provide relief and first aid services for free.

Below is the list of the 2022 MTN Marathon winners and what they won;

2022 MTN Kampala Marathon Winners
42Km (Full Marathon) – Men
Position	Name	Time	Prize amount (UGX)
1	Soyekwo Chebet (Uganda)	2:17:01	42,000,000
2	Samuel Kalalei (Kenya)	2:17:20	21,000,000
3	Nassan Ayeko (Uganda)	2:18:16	10,500,000
4	Moses Kiprop (Uganda)	2:18:19	6,000,000
5	Ezekiel Kiplimo (Uganda)	2:19:13	5,000,000
6	Philip Kiplimo (Uganda)	2:19:17	4,000,000
7	Vitalis Kwemoi (Uganda)	2:19:20	2,000,000
8	Jonathan Akankwasa (Uganda)	2:20:30	1,500,000
9	Michael Mutai	2:21:20	1,000,000
10	Evan Target (Uganda)	2:21:45	500,000
42Km (Full Marathon)- Women
1	Juliet Chekwel (Uganda)	2:39:18	42,000,000
2	Beatrice Jepkemboi (Kenya)	2:45:20	21,000,000
3	Nelly Jepkrul (Kenya)	2:47:43	10,500,000
4	Gladys Jemeli (Uganda)	2:47:43	6,000,000
5	Emily Chebet (Uganda)	2:48:25	5,000,000
6	Hana Gute (Uganda)	2:49:17	4,000,000
7	Nancy Cheptegei (Uganda)	2:53:20	2,000,000
8	Priscilla Chelangat (Uganda)	2:54:24	1,500,000
9	Hakim Ddumba (Uganda)	2:55:56	1,000,000
10	Esther Chebet (Uganda)	3:02:13	500,000
21 KM (Half Marathon) – Men
1	Maxwell Kortex Rotich (Uganda)	1:03:34	20,000,000
2	Victor Kwemoi (Uganda)	1:04:08	10,000,000
3	Oscar Kibet (Uganda)	1:04:16	5,000,000
4	Andrew Rotich Kwemoi (Uganda)	1:04:17	2,000,000
5	Nelson Wakana (Uganda)	1:04:18	1,000,000
21 KM (Half Marathon) – Women
1	Mercilyne Chelangat (Uganda)	1:12:43	20,000,000
2	Annet Chemengich Chelangat (Uganda)	1:12:59	10,000,000
3	Julie Nantume (Uganda)	1:14:51	5,000,000
4	Apofia Naisikwe (Uganda)	1:15:26	2,000,000
5	Patience Ainembabazi (Uganda)	1:15:26	1,000,000
10KM Race – Men
1	Ali Chebures (Uganda)	0:29:32	3,000,000
2	Kevin Kibet (Uganda)	0:29:39	2,000,000
3	Dan Kibet (Uganda)	0:29:41	1,500,000
4	Denis Cherotich (Uganda)	0:29:50	1,000,000
5	Ezekiel Mutai	0:29:51	500,000
10KM Race Women
1	Lovis Niwagaba (Uganda)	0:30:31	3,000,000
2	Janat Chemusto (Uganda)	0:33:16	2,000,000
3	Belinda Chemutai (Uganda)	0:33:27	1,500,000
4	Joy Chetoyek (Uganda)	0:33:46	1,000,000
5	Winnie Nanyondo (Uganda)	0:34:42	500,000
10KM Wheelchair Race – Men
1	Richard Ocira	n/a	3,000,000
2	Kevin Mubiru	n/a	1,500,000
3	Brian Mugabe	n/a	1,000,000
10KM Wheelchair Race – Women
1	Pauline Achai	n/a	3,000,000
2	Lorna Lamono	n/a	1,500,000
3	Acen Florence	n/a	1,000,000

The 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon took place at Kololo Independence Grounds on Sunday, 20th November attracting a huge number of exercise enthusiasts and elite runners.

According to MTN CEO Sylvia Mulinge, over 25,000 runners turned in for the coveted event and the creme de la creme topped the charts as top performers.

Here are the collated results;

42 KM:

Men (Top 11):

1 – Soyekwo Chebet (Uganda) – 2:17:01

2 – Samuel Kalalei (Kenya) – 2:17:20

3 – Nassan Ayeko (Uganda) – 2:18:16

4– Moses Kiprop (Uganda) – 2:18:19

5 – Ezekiel Chepkorom (Uganda) – 2:19:13

6 – Philip Kiplimo (Uganda) – 2:19:17

7– Vitalis Kwemoi (Uganda) – 2:19:20

8 – Jonathan Akankwasa (Uganda) – 2:20:30

9 – Micheal Mutai (Uganda) – 2:21:20

10 – Evan Target (Uganda) – 2:21:45

11 – David Wangaya (Uganda) – 2:22:59

Women (Top 10):

1 – Juliet Chekwel (Uganda) – 2:39:18

2 – Beatrice Jepkemboi (Kenya) – 2:45:20

3 – Nelly Jepkurul (Kenya) – 2:47:19

4 – Glays Jemeli (Uganda) – 2:47:43

5 – Emily Chebet (Uganda) – 2:48:25

6 – Hana Gute (Uganda) – 2:49:17

7 – Nancy Cheptegei (Uganda) – 2:53:20

8 – Priscilla Chelangat (Uganda) – 2:54:24

9 – Hakim Ddumba (Uganda) – 2:55:56

10 – Esther Chebet (Uganda) – 3:02:13

21 KM:

Men:

1 – Maxwell Kortex Rotich (Uganda) – 1:03:34

2 – Victor Kwemoi (Uganda) – 1:04:08

3 – Oscar Kibet (Uganda) – 1:04:16

4 – Andrew Rotich Kwemoi (Uganda) – 1:04:17

5 – Nelson Wakana (Uganda) – 1:04:18

6 – Mathew Chekwurui (Uganda) – 1:04:42

7 – Bushendich Mande (Uganda) – 1:05:26

8 – Victor Kiptoo (Uganda) – 1:05:42

9 – Gilbert Kamutwire (Uganda) – 1:05:46

10 – Leonard Chemonges (Uganda) – 1:05:59

Women:

1 – Mercilyne Chelangat (Uganda) – 1:12:43

2 – Annet Chemengich Chelangat (Uganda) – 1:12:59

3 – Julie Nantume (Uganda) – 1:14:51

4 – Apofia Naisikwe (Uganda) – 1:15:20

5 – Patience Ainembabazi (Uganda) – 1:15:26

6  – John Ndibanoha (Uganda) – 1:20:15

7 – Evas Nasasira (Uganda) – 1:22:26

8 – Flavia Kisakye (Uganda) – 1:24:19

9 – Jenipher Naiga (Uganda) – 1:25:20

10 – Asha Chebet (Uganda) – 1:26:11

10 KM:

Men:

1 – Ali Chebures (Uganda) – 0:29:32

2 – Kevin Kibet (Uganda) – 0:29:39

3 – Dan Kibet (Uganda) – 0:29:41

4 – Denis Cherotich (Uganda) – 0:29:50

5 – Ezekiel Mutai (Uganda) – 0:29:51

6 – Torotich Ndiwa (Uganda) – 0:30:05

7 – Majok Koon Yach (Uganda) – 0:30:29

8 – Gideon Potich (Uganda) – 0:30:31

9 – Ben Chebet (Uganda) – 0:30:35

10 – Henry Kibet (Uganda) – 0:30:47

Women (Top 10):

1 – Lovis Niwagaba (Uganda) – 0:30:38

2 – Janat Chemusto (Uganda) – 0:33:16

3 – Belinda Chemutai (Uganda) – 0:33:27

4 – Joy Chetoyek (Uganda) – 0:33:46

5 – Winnie Nanyondo (Uganda) – 0:34: 42

6 – Teddy Simon Chepkwemoi (Uganda) – 0:35:11

7 – Halima Nakayi (Uganda) – 0:35:30

8 – Annet Chesang (Uganda) – 0:36:32

9 – Rispa Chebet (Uganda) – 0:38:50

10 – Immaculate Chebet (Uganda) – 0:39:20

Half Marathon Corporate Challenge:

1 – Godfrey Nyombi (Nina Interiors) – 1:22:31

2 – Rogers Twinomugisha (Diamond Trust Bank) – 1:38:39

3 – Andrew Agaba (Makerere University Business School) – 1:44:39

4 – Ronald Egesa (Bank of Africa) – 1:46:39

5 – Moses Okwera (Nina Interiors) – 1:46:42

6 – Vasco Amaniyo (Nina Interiors) – 1:46:43

7 – Paul Ssejjemba (Standard Chartered) – 1:47:38

8 – Joel Omanyala (Uganda Breweries Limited) – 1:49:12

9 – Leonard Malenje (Toyota Uganda) – 1:49:18

10 – Herman Bataringaya (Green Light Planet) – 1:49:23

The 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon took place on Sunday, 20th November at Kololo Independence Grounds.

The event attracted every kind of exercise enthusiast but also elite runners who braved the morning cold along the streets of Kampala.

Here are some of the images from the 2022 Marathon;

The Prime Minister for the Republic of Uganda Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja officially flagged off the 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon at Kololo Ceremonial Independence grounds.

Rt. Hon Nabbanja flagged off the majority of the runners in the 10KM category at exactly 7:30 AM. Earlier on, the main marathon (42KM) and those in the half marathon (21KM) runners had set off at 6:30 AM.

That feeling after crossing the finish line😍#MTNMarathon2022 pic.twitter.com/3j2yXl7Erc

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 20, 2022

These were joined shortly by the 5KM runners. The MTN Kampala Marathon returned following a two-year absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chilly weather on the day did enough justice to the runners from all walks of life engaged in this marathon. The marathon drew all personalities; young and old, big or small, rich and marginalized.

Doctor Kato is 90 years and has participated in the #MTNMarathon2022 for the babies. CEO @sylmulinge had a chat with him about his experience at the Marathon. pic.twitter.com/5sFTnA3zPU

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 20, 2022

The runners arrived at Kololo as early as 5 AM ready to engage in the marathon whose main cause is to run for babies.

The limbering session for the runners to condition and warm up their bodies commenced by 6 AM, conducted by the Sukuma dancers at the spacious grounds.

The warm up progressed until 6:30 AM when the first group of runners in the 42 Kilometers category were flagged off.

The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. @RobinahNabbanja is already here for the #MTNMarathon2022. MTN Uganda chairman Charles Mbire has joined her. Are you ready to run for the babies? pic.twitter.com/8XNVRSju05

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 20, 2022

These were shortly followed by the half marathon (21KM) and 5KM runners. Anchor sponsors and the main organizers MTN Uganda had the biggest tent erected where their officials and VIP guests rested.
The rest of the partners too, had their tents by the side.

After running for the babies the body needs a cool-down session.#MTNMarathon2022 pic.twitter.com/QzNYOT9OnQ

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 20, 2022

A couple of people optimally utilized the marathon opportunity to exercise, breaking off the hitherto demanding work schedules to sweat for a cause; “Run for Babies”, network by meeting up with old friends and establishing new contacts as well.

The 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon gets underway on Sunday 2oth, November at Kololo Independence grounds, and today, MTN has revealed some of the elite runners going to participate.

In an event today, Ugandan Kiplimo Phillip who made his half marathon debut in the 2012 marathon and ran the distance in under one hour and two minutes was part of those revealed.

The 31-year-old is a seasoned long-distance runner who finished fourth on his marathon debut at the 2014 Linz Marathon, running a time of 2:14:14 hours.

As the previous winner of the 2019 edition in the 42Km category, Kiplimo will be battling for honors alongside fellow compatriot Joshua Chemutai Bekele who has also garnered experience over the 5000m distance.

Kenyan marathoner Munyeki Charles Kiama has also been listed and he enters the fray with loads of experience. He is re-known for his spectacular show at the 2009 Chicago Marathon where he crossed the tape fourth in  2:07:06.

Kiama is also revered after making podium place at the 2016 Warszawa Marathon in Poland. He ran 2:12:55 to complete the full marathon is style.

“Uganda’s athletic champion Kiplimo Philip and Chemutai Joshua Bekele will lead his compatriots for the men’s 42 km race, pitting against their Kenyan and South Sudan counterparts Munyeki Charles Kiama, Felichay Faustino Oyo and Yousif Nyok Deng,” read a tweet by MTN Uganda about the entries.

Uganda’s athletic champion Kiplimo Philip and Chemutai Joshua Bekele will lead his compatriots for the men’s 42 km race, pitting against their Kenyan and South Sudan counterparts Munyeki Charles Kiama, Felichay Faustino Oyo and Yousif Nyok Deng. #MTNMarathon2022 pic.twitter.com/20IX267yM2

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 18, 2022

For kit collection, please visit the MTN Service Centres located at Forest Mall, Crested Towers, Shoprite Clocktower, Nkuruma Road, Victoria Mall Entebbe & MTN HQs along Jinja road.

Buy your kit at a discount via the #MTNMoMo app or by simply dialing *165*77# and pick it up today.

With the 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon beckoning, the organizers of the event have lined up a host of artists that are going to entertain marathoners.

The event takes place this Sunday, 20th November at Kololo Independence Grounds. Four categories of races will be competed for, that is say; 5Km, 10Km, 21Km, and 42Km.

MTN Uganda is calling it “a family day out” with “loads of entertainment, food court with all that you may want to eat and drink.”

Refreshments will be sold at a discount of “20% off via MoMo” and not forgetting “a secured children’s play area that is confined and enclosed with childminders.”

DID YOU KNOW: This year's #MTNMarathon2022 is a grand comeback, it is a family day out. There will be loads of entertainment, food court with all that you may want to eat and drink. 20% off via MoMo. A secured children's play area that is confined and enclosed with childminders.

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 17, 2022

Artists like Cindy Sanyu, Karungi Sheebah, Gravity Omutujju, Levixone, Pia Pounds, Zex BilangiLangi, Kabako, Ghetto Kids, comedians Madrat and Chiko are expected to perform.

.@IamCindySanyu will be running for the babies on 20th November. What are you doing to get ready for the #MTNMarathon2022? pic.twitter.com/n55cq5Phwb

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) October 30, 2022

For kit collection, the MTN Service Centres located at Forest Mall, Crested Towers, Shoprite Clocktower, Nkuruma Road, Victoria Mall Entebbe & MTN HQs along Jinja road will be ready to serve you.

Victor Kilangat a 42km Commonwealth champion and Peruth Chemutai a 3,000 meters women's steeplechase olympics winner are calling upon you to register and run in the #MTNMarathon2022. Dial *165*77# to register using #MTNMoMo. pic.twitter.com/rrbgBjnsMm

— MTN Uganda (@mtnug) November 4, 2022

Buy your kit at a discount via the #MTNMoMo app or by simply dialing *165*77# and pick it up today.

The 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon edition gets underway this Sunday, 20th November at Kololo Independence Grounds.

At least 25,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s marathon which shall be run under the theme; “Run for babies” as all the proceeds from the event shall go towards improving neonatal and maternal health services in four health facilities across Uganda, two of which are in Kampala.

The beneficiary health facilities include Kisenyi and Kawaala health facilities in the suburbs of Kampala plus those in Kachumbala (Teso sub-region) and Kabong (Karamoja sub-region).

There will be four categories of races that is to say; 5Km, 10Km, 21Km and 42Km.

The flag-off times for the races will be;

42km – 6:45 AM

21km – 7:00 AM

5km – 7:10 AM

10km – 7:30 AM

According to the organizing team, “there is also a warm-up at 6.30 AM.”

Participants who have registered are encouraged to be at the Kololo Independence grounds by 6:00 AM on Sunday, November 20th.

There has been an extension as well for those who have not yet registered. Pick-up of kits will continue until Saturday 19th at midday.

For kit collection, the MTN Service Centres located at Forest Mall, Crested Towers, Shoprite Clocktower, Nkuruma Road, Victoria Mall Entebbe & MTN HQs along Jinja road will be ready to serve you.

Buy your kit at a discount via the #MTNMoMo app or by simply dialing *165*77# and pick it up today.

 

 

MTN Kampala marathon has received a sponsorship package of UGX 70 million from Prudential insurance for the upcoming marathon activity to provide health check-up services. This took place at the IMC(c-care) clinic along the parliamentary avenue in Kampala.

The MTN Kampala marathon set to take place this Sunday is set to run for a great cause of improving neonatal and maternal health services across the country.

It’s upon this premise that Prudential Uganda and its partners from IMC and Red cross have handed over a sponsorship package worth UGX 70 million to MTN Uganda that comes with emergency and health care services for the pre-run and during the marathon run on 20th November this Sunday.

Prudential Uganda’s Chief Health Officer, Paul Nagemi said: “This initiative is geared towards influencing a healthy lifestyle for Ugandans, especially those who will participate in the MTN Kampala Marathon. This is our way of giving back to the public and encouraging them to prioritize their health.”

The people at the press conference including journalists and some runners were treated to a free Body and Mass Index and ECG cardio tests done in preparation for the marathon to check their health/ fitness and cardio functions.

Dr. Arthur Sesanga, the Director of Medical Services at C-Care IMC Uganda urged the participants of the MTN Kampala marathon to embrace the offer.

“I implore the people who intend to participate in the Marathon to visit any of our selected C- Care and IMC health centers and have a free BMI/ECG test done prior to the marathon to check their health, fitness and Cardio functions,” Dr. Sesanga said.

Speaking at the press conference, Martin Sebuliba the MTN Uganda Senior Manager, Brand and communication expressed his gratitude to Prudential and its partners who have committed to supporting the runners with health checks and ensuring that they are physically fit to run for the babies’ cause.

“The MTN Kampala marathon is a professionally run marathon that will have different groups of people like the elite runners, the elderly, and the kids present to run for a good cause, therefore it’s important that we have basic medical services available to the runners for the preparation of and during the marathon,” she said

“We at MTN Uganda are very pleased to receive a sponsorship package that caters to our runners and is putting their health first to achieve the goal of running for a good cause and having fun while at it,” he added.

The sponsorship package from Prudential and its partners will include BMI and ECG tests for runners as they prepare to run in the days leading to the marathon and will also have a full set-up team at the Kololo independent grounds as the marathon takes place.

Proceeds from this year’s Marathon shall be used to upgrade maternal and newborn services in four selected health facilities across the country. The beneficiary health facilities include Kisenyi and Kawaala health facilities in the suburbs of Kampala plus those in Kachumbala (Teso sub-region) and Kabong (Karamoja sub-region).

The 2022 edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon will be held on Sunday 20th November starting at the Kololo independence grounds with runners participating in any of 4 categories including; the full marathon (42Km), half marathon (21Km), 10Km race, and 5Km fun run.

The wheelchair race10km was successfully held on 13th November 2022. Runners will need to provide their proof of payment for their marathon kits via mobile money messages or show their receipts at selected c-care centers in order to receive free BMI and ECG tests at the following IMC(c-care) centers;

C-Care IMC Parliamentary Avenue
C-Care IMC Ntinda
C-Care IMC Kololo
C-Care IMC IDC (Yusuf Lule Road)
C-Care IMC Wandegeya

The long-awaited MTN Kampala Marathon kicked off this morning with the 10km wheelchair race, ahead of the other races scheduled for next Sunday, the 20th of November.

The MTN Kampala Marathon has for many years led the way in promoting, endorsing, and showcasing the very best
wheelchair race in the country since the inception of the marathon.

Wheelchair racing is open to athletes with any qualifying type of disability, amputees, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, and partially sighted (when combined with another disability).

Like running, it can take place on a track or as a road race. Unlike the previous (2019) MTN Kampala Marathon that featured the wheelchair race on the same day as the other races, this year, a special date was set for the wheelchair race as was the norm in the earlier marathons, to give the wheelchair race the prominence and recognition that it deserves.

Despite the early morning showers that hit Kampala this morning, the wheelchair race attracted 20 participants who were flagged off by UAF and MTN Uganda officials at the Lugogo by-pass for a 10KM race around Kololo, a Kampala suburb and back through Jinja Road to finish at the Lugogo by-pass.

Paul Okello the organizing secretary of the Uganda Athletics Federation expressed his excitement over the return of the MTN Kampala Marathon following a two-year break and thanked the participants who turned up for the wheelchair race.

“I thank the participants who turned up today for the wheelchair race and I would like to remind all the people with disabilities to take interest in this race as disability is not inability. We are also working towards acquiring more race wheelchairs as they are costly and a major hindrance to the people who would like to participate in this race,” Okello said.

According to Somdev Sen, MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer, the wheelchair race “We are happy to see that more and more people are embracing the wheelchair race.

“I hail all the women and men who took part in the wheelchair race of this year’s MTN Marathon whose
proceeds shall go to improving newborn and maternal health services in the country,” Somdev said.

In first place was Richard Ocira, an electronic repair and maintenance expert based in Gulu city. He won Ugx.3 million.

“In 2019 I was in second place so this year, I am happy to have won this year, after waiting for 2 years. The weather (rain) was good for me and I just raced without minding who was behind me,” Opio said upon crossing the finish line, minutes ahead of the second winner.

In second place for the men’s category was the 2019 defending champion, Kevin Mubiru, a fourth-year computer science student at Makerere University.

He urged people with disabilities to keep exercising for better mental and physical health. Mubiru won Ugx.1.5Million shillings.

In third place was Brian Mugabe, a nursery teacher at Mulago Beupa learning site who was participating in the MTN Kampala Marathon for the first time. He won Ugx.1 million.

On the women’s side, Achai Pauline, a retailer based in Gulu city claimed the first position for the 4th time in a row, earning herself a cash prize of Ugx.3 million.

“I thank MTN Uganda for involving us people with disabilities in the MTN Kampala Marathon. It makes us feel seen and acknowledged,” Achai said.

In second place was Lorna Lamono who won 1.5 million while her colleague, Florence Acen won Ugx.1 million for her 3 rd place position.

All 6 wheelchair race winners shall receive their prizes on Sunday 20th November along with the other winners in the upcoming races.

Proceeds from this year’s Marathon shall be used to upgrade maternal and newborn services in four selected health facilities across the country. The beneficiary health facilities include Kisenyi and Kawaala health facilities in the suburbs of Kampala plus those in Kachumbala (Teso sub-region) and Kabong (Karamoja sub-region).

The MTN Kampala Marathon has over the years raised over Ugx.4 billion and benefitted several causes such as helping expectant mothers with maternity kit, resettling people displaced by war in northern Uganda, delivering clean water, and improving sanitation in communities/schools, and most recently, improving maternal in health facilities.

The other races of the MTN Kampala Marathon, including the full marathon (42Km), half marathon (21Km), 10Km race, and 5Km fun run will be held on Sunday 20th November starting at the Kololo independence grounds.

The MTN Marathon pledges to continue playing its role in connecting and uniting Ugandans to causes that make a difference in the lives of thousands (if not millions) across the country.

The 2022 MTN Kampala Marathon is powered by Huawei, Stanbic Bank, Rwenzori, Vision Group, NBS Sport, the Kampala Capital City Authority-the host city, and the Uganda Athletics Federation- the technical partners.