Airtel hands over sh70m to Kitovu Hospital from Kabaka Run

By Vision Reporter

Airtel Uganda has handed over the contributions that were collected during the Kabaka Run to contribute towards the fight against Fistula.

Airtel Uganda handed over sh70m to Princess Nalinya Victoria Nkinzi on behalf Kitovu Hospital. Nkizi handed over it over to the hospital director Sr. Maria Goretti Nawumulya.

A report about this year’s marathon, presented by organizing committee chairman, Robert Kabushenga, said over sh212m was raised, of which 40% went to Kitovu Hospital.  The sponsors of the run were Vision Group, Airtel, Rwenzori, MAAD Advertising Agency and Post Bank.

The money was collected through the contributions by people, institutions and companies that contributed money and bought tickets to participate in the Kabaka Run.

The run involves members of the public contributing a certain amount of money to take part in a marathon around Kampala City. The current run’s aim is to fight Fistula among women.

Princess Nalinya Victoria Nkinzi who is also the patron of majestic brands thanked Airtel and Kitovu Hospital for the fight against fistula.

The 2015 Kabaka Run marked the second consecutive year that Airtel Uganda has partnered with Buganda Kingdom in a bid to fight the prevalence of fistula in Uganda which has affected thousands of women in the country.

Last year, Airtel Uganda donated sh100m to the fight and treatment of the disease. This year, the telecommunications giant signed a three-year partnership with Buganda Kingdom worth sh170m to cater to four of the most important Buganda Kingdom activities which include; The Kabaka Run, Kabaka’s birthday, The Kabaka’s coronation as well as the Eid El Fitri religious holiday. Airtel Uganda also provided the running kits that were used by participants in the marathon.

Airtel Uganda Sales Director Ali Balunywa said: “This partnership is a testament to Airtel’s commitment to health and creating solutions for the health sector in Uganda. We are honored and proud to be a partner in this initiative. It is an incredible achievement for the Buganda Kingdom.”