ABSA BANK EMPLOYEES COLOUR KILI MARATHON

An Absa Bank employee passes by the bank’s water table during the 20th edition of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon.

Absa Bank Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Aron Luhanga (in white cap) in a group photo with the bank’s staff at their tent during the 20th edition of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon.

Some of the Absa Bank employees who took part in the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon display their medals at the bank’s tent during the prestigious event.

Absa Bank has pledged to continue supporting the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon in terms of sponsorship and ensure that their employees continue to participate fully to make the most of the sponsorship and colour the event.

Speaking during the 20th edition of the prestigious Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon, the Absa Head of Marketing and Corporate Relations, Aron Luhanga said the event is a good forum for the Bank’s staff to socialize with other people but also market their bank.

“We want our staff to maintain healthy lifestyles throughout so we are encouraging them to participate in such events,” he said adding that Absa has been investing by sponsoring its staff to participate and also noted that the Bank also ensures they prepare well.

Mr. Luhanga said they were proud to host such a big event that is normally held in Moshi every year and brings together more than 12,000 participants.

Absa is one of the sponsors that were lauded by the Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa who was the Guest of Honour, for its remarkable contribution towards the huge event.

Absa hosted hundreds of people at its colourful tent at the Moshi Cooperative University (MoCU) Stadium where other sponsors and exhibitors were also stationed. Staff who took part in the races were busy taking photos and enjoying the good moments together.

“Our staff, family and friends have really had some good time as we hosted them right here. Some took part in the races while others were spectators,” he said adding that they were proud to be part of the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager 20th Anniversary.

According to Mr. Luhanga they also had a water table along the route and that the spot was a bee hive of activities as runners passed by to refresh themselves as some took photos and enjoyed the good moments with their families and friends.

Other sponsors include Kilimanjaro Premium Lager- Main sponsor, Tigo- 21km, Grand Malt -5km. Water table sponsors- Absa Tanzania, Unilever Tanzania, TPC Sugar, Simba Cement, Kilimanjaro Water and official suppliers, GardaWorld Security, Keys Hotel, Kibo Palace Hotel, Surveyed Plots Company Ltd, Tanzanian Tourism Board and CMC Automobiles.

The Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon is organized by the Kilimanjaro Marathon Company Limited and locally coordinated by Executive Solutions Limited.