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Over 6,000 runners participated in the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, defying the morning rain to support girls’ education. The event, held in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers, aimed to break down barriers to girls’ education.
Brian Adams Ategeka clinched gold in the 21KM category with a time of 01:24:32, while Evas Nasasira posted a record-breaking time of 02:06:02 in the women’s category. Ategeka also won a land title in the Mpigi Estate, courtesy of Bakaima Real Estate Agents.
Absa Interim MD, David Wandera gives a congratulatory handshake to 2025 KH3- 7 Hills Marathon gold medalist Brian Ategeka
Additionally, Ategeka, Adima Sunday, Evas Nasasira and Hilda At wine won all-expense-paid trips to South Africa to compete in the prestigious Absa Run Your City Series in Johannesburg. They will join last year’s top four club winners on this experience courtesy of Absa Bank and Uganda Airlines.
L-R Absa’s Helen Nangonzi, Evas Nasasira (1st woman), Interim MD, David Wandera, Brian Ategeka (1st man)
The Run’s proceeds will support initiatives enhancing access to quality education for girls, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Since its inception in 2023, the event has raised UGX 500 million for girls’ education, positively impacting over 10,000 girls across Uganda.
Twelve corporate companies sponsored the event, including Mighty Rides Limited, Hariss International, and Prudential Uganda. DHL Uganda partnered with the event to ensure responsible waste management.
“The Absa KH3 7 Hills Run is truly special,” said Brian Adams Ategeka, one of the elite winners. “It’s physically demanding but incredibly rewarding, knowing we’re running for a cause bigger than ourselves.”
David Wandera, Interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, added, “Your participation strengthens our ambition to be a force for good, allowing us to reach and uplift even more girls in our communities.”
The event culminated in a vibrant celebration featuring performances by Rema, Elijah Kitaka, and Cindy.
