Enthusiastic Runners on the Road
KAMPALA – Thousands of runners defied rain to take part in the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run in Kampala on Sunday, raising funds for girl child education.
Some 6,000 participants braved the morning downpour to tackle the 5KM, 10KM and 21KM courses that wound through the city’s seven hills.
Brian Adams Ategeka emerged victorious in the 21KM category, clocking a time of 01:24:32, while Evas Nasasira set a record-breaking time of 02:06:02 in the women’s category.
Enthusiastic Runners on the Road
The winners received prizes including all-expenses-paid trips to compete in the Absa Run Your City Series in Johannesburg.
Runners pose for a light moment while taking on the more rugged Kampala terrain
“I have participated in many races, but the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run is truly special,” said Ategeka. “It is physically demanding but incredibly rewarding, especially knowing that we are running for a cause bigger than ourselves—giving young girls access to education.”
Elijah Kitaka performs his catalogue for the crowd
Since its inception in 2023, the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run has raised 500 million Ugandan shillings (around $135,000) for girl child education, benefiting over 10,000 girls across Uganda.
The King Herself, Cindy at the 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run
“Your participation strengthens our ambition to be a force for good wherever we operate, allowing us to reach and uplift even more girls in our communities,” said David Wandera, Interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda.
Elijah Kitaka performs his catalogue for the crowd
The event was supported by 12 corporate sponsors.
“We are grateful to the general public, running clubs and companies that heeded our call to participate in this run for a good cause,” said Wilson Asiimwe, the Hash Master, Kampala Hash House Harrier.
L-R Absa’s Helen Nangonzi, Evas Nasasira (1st woman), Interim MD, David Wandera, Brian Ategeka (1st man
The run was followed by a celebration featuring local music performances by Rema, Elijah Kitaka, Cindy, DJ Etania and DJ VX Faisal.
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Hajati Sharifah Buzeki arrives to flag off
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