The Kisumu World’s AIDS Marathon held on December 1st 2009, was a true success. The event was flagged off by Mama Sarah Obama (grand mother to President Barack Obama), who lives nearby and was the chief guest.
 Top Athletes, including some of the upcoming Kenyan marathoners prepare for the start at the Jomo Kenyatta public grounds in Kisumu city
The athletes were drawn from all walks of life and regions including UK, Uganda, and Tanzania and across the Provinces in Kenya. There was also a special category for the disabled.
The event was organized by BOA Kenya together with several Non- Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Bank Of Africa Kenya Ltd was widely appreciated by the Organizers as it was the only Bank to have sponsored the event. BOA Kenya was given the Opportunity to Present the Prizes to the winners and a moment for a speech to encourage participation from all corners. BOAK used the opportunity to sell our Goodwill product and cross sell Other products to the Organizations that were in attendance and the big crowd that gathered for the ceremony.
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