By Our Reporter
Movit has announced its partnership with the Catholic Church in the annual Nkozi Marathon, a community-based initiative meant to improve the lives and communities in different parts of the country.
Movit Products Limited cemented its partnership with the Nkozi marathon during a press conference held at the Cardinal’s residence Nsambya catholic church on Wednesday. They contributed over 27 Million shillings to this noble cause this year whose proceeds will go towards building of the accident, injury and trauma center at Nkozi hospital.
The trauma center, estimated to cost over UGX 7bn will help in improving the quality of care given to the victims of the accidents along the Kampala Masaka Highway. On average, the hospital receives 15-20 accident victims weekly.
During the press conference, Omulangira David Wasajja advised road users to be vigilant when using Masaka road and applauded this as a lifesaving cause worth supporting. Among the other notable attendees was Hon. Ssentamu Kyagulanyi a.k.a Bobi Wine who also promised his support towards the run and applauded the Hospital for taking on such an initiative.
John Tumwesigye, the events and promotions manager at Movit also assured Ugandans that Movit products limited will continue to support community-based events as they are the cornerstone of our nation.
The annual Nkozi Marathon aimed at raising funds for the construction and equipping of a trauma center will start from the equator on the 16th of June, 2018 and the chief runner will be the Managing Director of NSSF, Mr. Richard Byarugaba.