KAMPALA – Kampala Capital City Authority Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has been tapped as chief runner for the 2025 Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, organizers announced.

Buzeki’s participation underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful social change, particularly in promoting girls’ education.

“Joining the Absa KH3-7 Hills Run as Chief Runner is more than a personal challenge- it’s a stand for every girl who deserves an education. I’m proud to lead this effort alongside Absa and our partners come March 16th,” Buzeki said while receiving her kit from the Absa team.

David Wandera, interim Managing Director at Absa Uganda, praised Buzeki’s commitment to the cause. “It is an honour to have Ms. Sharifah Buzeki as Chief Runner. Her leadership and commitment to bettering Kampala make her an inspiring figure for our participants. We are excited for her to lead this effort for girls’ education.”

The event has garnered support from various partners, including Mighty Rides Limited, Hariss International, Prudential Uganda, Kakira Sugar, UAP Old Mutual, DHL, Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries, Bakhaima Real Estate Agents, NBS Sport, Nation Media Group, Graphic Systems, and Deposit Protection Fund (DPF).

“We are incredibly thankful for our partners’ commitment to this cause,” Wandera said. “Their support is crucial in ensuring the success of the KH3 – 7 Hills Run and in empowering girls through education.”

The Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, slated for March 16, 2025, will feature 21km, 10km, and 5km distances, with proceeds benefiting initiatives that break down barriers to girls’ education.

Registration for the run is ongoing, with individual kits priced at 35,000 Ugandan shillings (ordinary) and 40,000 Ugandan shillings (timed). Corporate team packages range from 2 million to 5 million Ugandan shillings, depending on team size. Race kits are available at select Absa branches.

The top 4 Running Club winners (2 gentlemen and 2 ladies) in the 21km timed race will win 4 fully paid tickets to the Run Your City Series (Johannesburg, South Africa). Additionally, the elite runner with the fastest time overall will win a land title.