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By Staff Writer

It’s now obvious, Bebe Cool’s generosity has paid off. Bebe Cool who two years ago was appointed a Global Tuberculosis (TB) Ambassador has been invited by TB Reach for a meeting in Vietnam to discuss how he can be funded to carry out duties as a TB Ambassador.

TB Reach is an initiative under Stop TB Partnership in Geneva and UNOPS whose objective is to find all the missing cases of TB with the aim of eradicating the disease from the World.

“Statistics prove that 80,000 Ugandans die of Tuberculosis annually yet many Ugandan’s aren’t aware of the causes, symptoms and remedies for the killer disease. It’s time all key players join hands and invest more in Creating Awareness if Tuberculosis is to be defeated” – Bebe Cool

Bebe Cool has been engaging in many charitable activities under Amber Heart
Foundation, the latest having been last year when he donated over UGX.60,000,000 (Sixty Million Shillings) from proceeds of his Concert towards facilitating treatment of children with Heart defects

Bebe Cool will be meeting UN officials in Vietnam this week to deliberate on among other things how best to execute his fight against Tuberculosis in Uganda.

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By Staff Writer

The 16^th Edition of the MTN Kampala Marathon 2019 has been concluded today Sunday 24^th November 2019

• 25,000 people participated in the various categories of the Marathon including elite runners from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

• All the runners were flagged off by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, The MTN CEO, Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte and The General Manager, MTN Corporate Affairs, Ms. Enid Edroma at the Kololo Independence grounds

• All proceeds from the marathon will be used to improve maternal health facilities in a Health Centre IV hospital, to be selected in the region.

For the 16^th time, thousands of Ugandans and people from the neighboring countries took part in the MTN Kampala Marathon (MKM). Held under the theme “For a good cause”, the proceeds from the marathon will go to improving maternal health across the country.

Participants took part in a full marathon (42km), Half marathon (21km), 10km run and the differently abled participated in the 5Km wheelchair race. The wheelchair race that  was previously held a weekend before the main marathon event was also held today foster inclusiveness.

Special attention was made to ensure every participant has a vest that fits and enables a comfortable running experience. Additionally, this year’s kit came with a phone holder worn on the arm to enable participants to run with their phones.

The Marathon attracted elite runners from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

All the runners were flagged off by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, The MTN CEO, Mr. Wim Vanhelleputte and The General Manager, MTN Corporate Affairs, Ms. Enid Edroma at the Kololo Independence grounds.

Uganda’s Phillip Kiplimo who covered the 42km race in 2 hours thirteen minutes and 56 seconds walked away with shs. 20 million. In the female category, Uganda’s Nyakisi Adero who covered the same distance in 2 hours, 41 minutes and 11 seconds also won sh.20 million.

In the 21km race, Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda won shs. 4.5 million having covered the distance in 1 hour 1 minute and 53 seconds. In the females’ category, Juliet Chekwel from Uganda also walked away with shs. 4.5 million after completing the race in 1 hour 13 minutes and 8 seconds.

In the 10Km race, Uganda’s Denis Cherotich fished the race in 35 minutes and 29 minutes, walking away with shs. 1.5 million. His female counterpart, Sauline Chelangat, also from Uganda walked away with the same amount having completed the race in 35 minutes and 29 seconds.

In the wheel chair race, Kevin Mubiru came first while Polline Acayo took the lead among the females. In the Tricycle race, Mohammed Ngobi and Mariam Kasibira took the mantle of the day.

Sheraton Hotel won 3.4 million shillings under the corporate challenge. They will spend this money on a charity of their choice under a registered Non-Government Organization.

Levixone, Fresh Kid, Vinka, John Blaq and Spice Diana among others entertained the crowd.

Like last year, the MKM was preceded by regional runs aimed at giving the sixteen year old annual event a national feel. This year’s regional races were held in Soroti, Arua and Masaka. Proceeds from the races will go towards improving maternal health in those particular regions.

The Regional Runs started in Soroti on 3^rd November. Thereafter, action moved to Arua on Sunday 10^th November, action has been moved to Arua town. Thereafter, the regional runs will be wrapped up in Masaka on Sunday 17^th November 2019 ahead of the main MTN Kampala Marathon in Kampala that happened today.

With an estimated 336 deaths per 100,000 live births, Uganda’s maternal mortality is one of the highest in the world. This explains why for the third year in a row, the Marathon will focus on improving maternal health.

Proceeds from last year’s Marathon are being used to complement efforts by the Ministry of Health to improve service delivery in 5 Health Centre IV facilities across Uganda.

While the regional races will feature a single 10km route run, the Kampala Marathon will feature five routes including; the full marathon (42Km), half marathon (21Km), the 10Km race and 5Km fun run and the wheelchair race.

10 KM WINNERS

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21.1 KM WINNERS

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42.2 KM

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L-R: Media personality Calvin, Uganda Breweries Managing Director Alvin Mbugua and comedian Salvado during the “Be Your Own Ref” campaign launch held at Legends bar on Thursday.

By Our Reporter

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its Red Card Initiative has launched a positive drinking campaign aimed at encouraging responsible alcohol consumption through sharing tips on controlled drinking and highlighting the benefits of responsible drinking.

Dubbed “Be Your Own Ref”, the campaign is urging alcohol consumers to take responsibility for their actions by exercising self-control and self-discipline while consuming alcohol.

Speaking during the launch of the campaign, Uganda Breweries Managing Director Alvin Mbugua said, “Enjoying alcohol is part of life in many societies around the world. It is a part of how people socialize, whether they are celebrating life’s big achievements, catching up with friends or enjoying a football game. However just like other products, when misused, alcohol can lead to individual and social harm. At UBL, we would like to see consumers of our products make responsible drinking a valued and enjoyable part of life. The positive drinking campaign informs and empowers people to enjoy our products in a moderate and responsible way.”

Under the “Be your Own Ref” Campaign, UBL will focus on three major issues: Reminding and motivating alcohol consumers to be their own referees by exercising control and enforce personal rules while drinking; enforce a no drinking policy for underage persons; and prevent Drunk Driving.

“We want people who choose to drink, to make positive and responsible choices about alcohol. Drink in moderation, pace yourself while drinking alcohol by taking water breaks, do not drive under the influence of alcohol, this is what positive drinking means.” Mbugua said.

To spearhead the campaign, UBL has re-appointed award winning musician Vinka as ambassador for the campaign. She will lead the campaign alongside Comedian Patrick Idringi aka Salvado and media personalities Calvin Kalule & Deedan Muyira.

UBL will for the next 7 months be interacting with consumers online, in bars, alcohol selling outlets and higher institutions of learning to encourage positive drinking. A total of 50 bars and 4 higher institutions of learning will be will be covered under this campaign.