Thousands Brave Rain to Support Girl-Child Education at 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run

Despite the morning downpour, over 6,000 running enthusiasts gathered for the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, demonstrating their commitment to supporting girl-child education.

The event, flagged off by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, alongside senior Absa Bank Uganda Interim Managing Director and KH3 Hash Master, featured 5KM, 10KM, and 21KM races. Proceeds from the event will support initiatives that promote girls’ education and access to quality education.

Under the theme “Change Her Story,” the Run aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its inception in 2023, the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run has raised UGX 500 million for girl-child education, positively impacting over 10,000 girls across Uganda.

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. The top performers won all-expenses-paid trips to South Africa to compete in the prestigious Absa Run Your City Series in Johannesburg.

The overall fastest elite runner, Brian Adams Ategeka, also claimed a land title in the Mpigi Estate, courtesy of Bakaima Real Estate Agents.

“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.”

David Wandera, Interim Managing Director, Absa Bank Uganda, emphasized the importance of the event. “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.”

The event culminated in a vibrant celebration, featuring performances from Rema, Elijah Kitaka, Cindy, DJ Etania, and DJ VX Faisal.