Summary:
- Organized by CEPCOM Uganda in partnership with the Kigezi Corporate League, the marathon is themed “Save Biodiversity Loss, Save the Prestigious Kigezi Region for Sustainable Co-existence.”
KABALE: Miss Uganda, Natasha Nyonyozi, will be the Chief Runner today in the 10-kilometer Lake Bunyonyi Eco Marathon in Kabale District.
Organized by CEPCOM Uganda in partnership with the Kigezi Corporate League, the marathon is themed “Save Biodiversity Loss, Save the Prestigious Kigezi Region for Sustainable Co-existence.”
The runners will start and finish at Kabale Main Stadium, and the event is expected to draw around 500 participants, according to organizers.
The winner will receive one million Ugandan shillings, while the second and third runners-up will take home 300,000 and 200,000 shillings, respectively.
Meanwhile, Nyonyozi has announced her intention to compete in the Miss World competition. Speaking to the press on Thursday in Kabale District, she expressed hopes of following in the footsteps of former Miss Uganda, Quiin Abenakyo, who was crowned Miss World Africa in 2018.
