MTN Uganda has today together with partners of the 12th edition of the MTN Kampala marathon handed over 500m shillings to the Kampala Capital city authority, KCCA towards the development of the city’s schools bio-toilet facilities.
MTN chief executive officer, Brian Gouldie handed over the check bearing proceeds from the 2015 Kampala Marathon, conducted under the theme “Run for Kampala” and attracted close to 20,000 participants.
Handing over the check, he said; “We are proud to be making a meaningful contribution towards KCCA’s efforts to improve sanitation for some Kampala schools, and grateful that we were able to work with our valued partners.”
On behalf of KCCA, executive director Jenifer Musisi appreciated the contribution by MTN. She said; “We are delighted to have partnered with MTN for the 2015 MTN marathon. There could have been no better choice for intervention with the proceeds of the marathon than supporting schools in improving sanitation and access to clean water.”
The ED added; “The MTN marathon will remain a phenomenal event that rallies people for a good cause. This culture of selfless giving should take root in our society to grow the outreach to needy people. KCCA will do its best to ensure the projects benefit the selected schools in the five divisions.