By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Mzee Deo Balindi Kithuthu in his late sixties has beaten the odd by fully participating in the Thelujji Community Biodiversity Mock Run that the community associates mostly with the young age.
The sixty eight year old Kithuthu who was excited to have been faster than some of the young people including his grandchildren during the run, said his weekend participation was preparing him for this year’s 42 kilometer International Thelujji Marathon scheduled for September 2nd this where he said he must participate.
Mr. Kithuthu, a resident of Kitsutsu two village in Munkunyu sub County in Kasese district hailed Rev. Deacon Eng. Gabriel Fataki for encouraging him before asking his peers to participate in the ongoing marathon for nature conservation and good health among other benefits. Mr. Kithuthu speaking1……..
The Chairperson local council three chairperson for Kisinga town council, Mr. Doviko Thembo who led participants from the greater Kisinga was appreciative of the performance by his group which he said lack logistical support and do not practice regularly over other family pressures. Mr. Doviko speaking……….
According to the best female 21 Kilometer run participant, Ms. Christine Lukogho, a secondary school student of Kuruhe High school and Mr. Robert Bwambale Bilaghiro who was the third in the 51 Kilometer slot, their good performance was as a result of hard and group work, prayer and good guidance by the organizers. Ms. Lukogho and Robert………
Mr. Musa Kipako Masereka, a resident of Busyangwa village in Kisinga town council who was second in the 56 kilometers run to Nyakalingijyo in Bugoye subcounty calls for more logistical support he says will enable them fully participate and succeed in the International run early next month. END.
