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Vivo Energy Marketing Manager Moses Kebba hands over fuel vouchers and goodies to Shell rally drivers Arthur Blick, Omar Mayanja, Umar Kakyama and Ronald Sebuguzi.

By Our Reporter

Vivo Energy Uganda has announced that they will be providing Shell V Power fuel worth over 10 Million shillings for the organization of the upcoming FMU organized MOSAC rally including supplementary fuel and car kits and accessories for the Shell Rally Drivers, Arthur Blick, Ssebuguzi Ronald, Omar Mayanja and Umar Kakyama in addition to their annual sponsorship packages worth 75Million shillings each. The rally is set to take place from 30th November to 1st December 2019 in Kapeka Semuto, Luwero.

The MOSAC rally will be the last round on the national rally championship (NRC) and it will determine who wins the National Rally Championship 2019 title. Shell Sponsored Rally Drivers Arthur Blick & Omar Mayanja are also among the contenders for the championship.

While handing over the sponsorship package, Vivo Energy Marketing Manager Moses Kebba said, “Our latest-generation Shell V Power Unleaded is now boosted with DYNAFLEX Technology.
Shell V-Power has a new breakthrough formulation containing 3 times more cleaning molecules to protect your engines.
Our boosted cleaning technology not only helps to improve engine condition, but equally helps to maximize energy from the fuel. This therefore qualifies it as the best ever performance and efficiency fuel on the market. We are giving the drivers an opportunity to experience the great performance and efficiency of Shell V-Power.”

He also announced a route plan for rally fans to ply and access Shell V Power Offers to enable them equally experience the performance benefits of Shell V Power while following their favorite drivers and enjoying the rally. The stations that will have the offers are Shell Makerere Kikoni, Shell Kawempe, Shell Maganjo, Shell Kagoma, and Shell Kawanda.

On his part as he reflected on the possibility for wrestling the championship crown for this year in this final calendar event, Arthur Blick said, “I am happy to say Shell has given me my recce Fuel for the final NRC Championship. Without Shell it would be impossible for me to be competitive not to mention winning the NRC Championship in 2015. There is a real possibility for us to take the championship and we feel ready to perform on the day for that as a team. I hope you are all ready for the action-packed weekend like we are. Nothing less than a pedal to metal!”

The Secretary FMU, Sayeed Kaketo thanked Vivo Energy Uganda for their continued support towards Motorsport in Uganda (the National Rally Championship 2019 and Pearl of Africa Rally). He wished the best to all the drivers taking part in the MOSAC rally.

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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.

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• The 10km race will happen this Sunday 10^th November 2019. Runners will be flagged off at the Arua Golf Club in Arua town. 

• The 2,500 pcs of kit sold out a week to the event.

• Shida Leni, the National Record Holder (400m) will be the lead runner

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

MTN Regional Marathon is set to happen in Arua this Sunday 10^th November 2019 as part of efforts to give the annual MTN Marathon season a national feel. This follows the successful regional run that was held last Sunday in the Eastern district of Soroti.

Introduced last year, the MTN Runs were successfully conducted in Mbale, Gulu and Mbarara. So, this year, in the spirit of giving an opportunity to all, the runs were taken to different districts namely; Soroti, Aua and Masaka. The regional races are now an annual feature of the MTN Marathon season. 

Held under the theme; “A good reason to run”, the 2019 MTN Regional Runs started in Soroti last Sunday the 3^rd November. This 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 on Sunday the 24^th November.

While addressing the media at a press conference held at the Desert Breeze Hotel in Arua town this morning, James Ndyamuhaki, the Senior Regional Business Manager, said that the Telecom introduced the regional races as a way of allowing people in the regions to showcase their abilities and also to give people in the participating regions, an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of others through the causes that the MTN Runs and Marathon support.

“The response to participate in this run has been overwhelming. The kits sold out early this week. This goes to show how enthusiastic the people of arua are towards the cause of the run and also taking part in the actual run. Like all the other Marathons, the money that we are going to collect will go towards improving maternal health in the West Nile region,” Ndyamuhaki added.

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. 

The Guest of Honor, Mr. Shuaib Toko, the Arua Resident District Commissioner thanked MTN for taking the prestigious run to Arua town and reiterated how ready the people of Arua were for the run.

“The people of Arua have been waiting for this opportunity. That is why they bought they bought all the kits. We feel honored to finally have the opportunity to make an impact on the issue of maternal health. I welcome this noble initiative and I thank everyone who bought the kits for contributing towards the improvement of maternal health in our area.  I urge you to turn up and run for your own health this Sunday. I will participate in this run myself,” Toko said.

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. 

Shida Leni, who will be the lead runner this Sunday urged the public to take part in the run as a way of showcasing their talent.

“This run is a good platform for any aspiring athlete. Additionally it will also help improve maternal health,” Leni said.

The wheelchair race that was previously held a weekend before the main marathon event will this year take place on the same day as the main marathon to foster inclusiveness. 

According to MTN, Special attention has also been made to ensure every participant has a vest that fits and enables a comfortable running experience.