Safaricom Gives Ksh 10 Million Towards Lewa Safari Marathon

Kenya’s telecommunications giant, Safaricom, has given 10 million shillings towards the Lewa Safari Marathon set for June 24, 2023.

Now in its 24^th year, the Lewa Safari Marathon is one of the world’s most breathtaking races, notorious for its challenging yet captivating terrain and incredible wildlife experiences.

Voted as one of the top ten races to run in your life by Runner’s World, the Marathon is an event on countless bucket lists.

“We are proud to be part of this noble cause as we run to create awareness and take action to conserve our wildlife. We have been part of the Lewa Safari Marathon’s journey of success since its inception in 2000. Today, we are proud to extend our partnership as we sponsor the event for KES 10 million.

The event means a lot to us as a company because we aim to support the growth and development of sports talents while conserving the country’s environment and wildlife.” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom.

Since its inception in 2000, the race has raised over $8 million dollars in support of conservation and community initiatives throughout Kenya. Nearly $4 million dollars have been invested in the direct protection of endangered species, other wildlife, and their habitats.

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“To me, a running world is a happy world. We are all part of the human family and we must keep strong and stay fit for our well-being. By running together, we can also conserve our environment, empower our communities, take care of our wildlife, and support those at Lewa working for a future for us all,” The World’s fastest marathon runner and Lewa Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge said.

The Lewa Safari Marathon is not just a personal challenge. This unique event has supported conservation projects across Kenya for over 20 years. By taking part, every single participant plays a huge role in helping local communities and raising awareness of the threats facing Africa’s incredible biodiversity.