Senator Sylvia Kasanga (left) presents the overall Mental Health Bikeathon 2023 prize to Anthony Mugwendi (right) at Muguga forest, February 11, 2023. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

It was a great opportunity for racers to get active, have fun, and give back to the community.

The race which was organised by Lavington Rotary Club was used to develop a self triage USSD interface for the common mental health disorders and drugs of abuse as a purpose-built technology platform to address the vast, unmet and growing needs for mental health services in Kenya.

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All proceeds from the Bikeathon will go towards funding the club's mental health program which focuses on creating mental health awareness and promoting self-care among the youth.

The Bikeathon will take place again in February 2024 and will still be championing on creating mental health awareness.