By Our Reporter
Absa Bank Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving the health of Tanzanians, in line with the bank’s brand promise, “Your Story Matters.”
The remarks were made by the bank’s Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Aron Luhanga, during the 2026 Absa Dar City Marathon event, which brought together more than 3,000 runners from different regions across the country in Dar es Salaam today.
“Today we concluded the Absa Dar City Marathon as the main sponsors. At Absa, we say ‘Your Story Matters.’ We believe every Tanzanian, every citizen, has a story to write in life, and without good health, you cannot successfully write that story. That is why we are committed to ensuring Tanzanians enjoy good health.
“What is happening is that the funds collected through this event will go toward purchasing medical equipment for the Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Marternity ward,” said Mr. Luhanga.
Speaking about the secret behind her victory, the winner of the women’s 21-kilometre race, Cecilia Panga from Arusha, said this was her second time winning the competition and credited her success to hard work and dedication in training.
Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Dar es Salaam Athletics Association (DAA), Felix Chunga, said the Absa Dar City Marathon has continued to grow year after year, now in its sixth edition.
He noted that the event has attracted strong participation from athletes due to the excellent sponsorship provided by the bank, attractive prizes, and the high standards of competition organization, which have also helped participants perform well in national and international competitions.
In this year’s Absa Dar City Marathon, the winners of the 5-kilometre race were Nicholaus Zakaria in the men’s category with a time of 20:08:06, and Maria Joseph in the women’s category with a time of 23:15:55.
In the 10-kilometre race, Jumanne Mnada from Mara won the men’s category with a time of 28:37:03, while Anastasia Nolomongo from Arusha emerged victorious in the women’s category with a time of 35:14:91.
In the 21-kilometre race, John Nahhai from Manyara won the men’s category after clocking 1:03:53:18, while Cecilia Panga from Arusha claimed victory in the women’s category with a time of 1:12:49:28.
Photo Captions
01: The Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Tanzania, Obedi Laiser (right), competes alongside other participants during the 10-kilometre race of the 2026 Absa Dar City Marathon in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
Absa was the main sponsor of the event, which attracted more than 3,000 runners from different parts of the country.
02: Women’s 21-kilometre winner of the 2026 Absa Dar City Marathon, Cecilia Panga (right) from Arusha, receives a cash prize of TZS 1,500,000 from the Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, Aron Luhanga, after the conclusion of the race in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
Absa was the main sponsor of the marathon, which brought together more than 3,000 runners from across the country.
03: Men’s 21-kilometre winner of the 2026 Absa Dar City Marathon, John Nahhai (right) from Manyara, receives a cash prize of TZS 1,500,000 from the Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Absa Bank Tanzania, Aron Luhanga, after the conclusion of the race in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
Absa was the main sponsor of the event, which attracted more than 3,000 runners from different parts of the country.
