Thousands turn up as MMTC holds inaugural cross country to raise funds

Thousands turn up as MMTC holds inaugural cross country to raise funds. [Suleiman Yeri, Standard]

Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) on Saturday, August 3, 2024, held its inaugural cross-country road races in Butere Sub County, Kakamega County. 

Hundreds of runners from Kenya and other parts of the world attended the event which was officiated by Athletics Kenya (AK).

“The proceeds from the races went towards sponsorship of NHIF premiums for low-income families,” MMTC said in a statement. 

MMTC’s Hamptons Hospital held a free medical camp that provided free diagnostic and treatment to attendees and the community on the 2nd and 3rd August 2024.

MMTC founder Julius Mwale in a speech during the prize-giving ceremony said that 5,000 low-income families have so far received commitments from sponsorships of these events and will have their annual NHIF premiums covered. 

More than 40 athletes received medals and cash prizes in the August 3rd, 2024 cross-country road races.

"The races included the 10KM elite men and women, 8 KM senior men, 6 KM senior women, and 5KM community event,” he stated. 

Abraham Kiptum from Kapsabet won the 10 KM elite men in 28:38, followed by Titus Kiprotich from Iten in the second position at 29:04. Frederick Domong'ole from West Pokot came in 3rd at 29.36. 

In the women's 10 KM, Christine Akuta from Eldoret emerged as the winner at 33:51, followed by Maurine Chepkoech from Iten at 34:07 and Sharon Jemeli of Eldoret was third at 36:28.

In the 8KM senior men category, Simon Maywa of West Pokot came in at the top at 22:57, followed by Evans Kemboi of Mt. Elgon at 23:32 in the second position and Linus Kipkemboi came in third at 23:40. 

In 6KM senior women Dorcas Chepkemoi of Mt. Elgon finished 1st at 19:49. Lonah Cherono from Kapenguria came in second at 20:32 and Veronica Chebet of Mt. Elgon completed the podium at 20:46.

The inaugural MMTC cross-country road race came after the inaugural MMTC Health Walk which was held in April 2024 and the inaugural MMTC marathon which was held in December 2023.