NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 21 – Jubilee Insurance and the Grand Nairobi Bike Race on Sunday hosted the largest cycling event in East Africa in a bid to advocate for physical activity, wellness, and environmental conservation.
The Jubilee Live Free Race, which leveraged on the growing cycling interest, offers a platform to advocate for physical and mental wellness as strategic a business agenda for Jubilee Insurance.
The World Health Organization estimates that 1 out of 4 people who seek healthcare in Kenya have a mental health condition. Research has shown that physical activity improves wellness and mental health.
According to Jubilee Chairman Nizar agenda, the wellness agenda is the next frontier as Jubilee Insurance commemorates its 85th Year.
“For the past few years, people have gone through extremely difficult times in Kenya and the world over. Wellness and mental health have been tested by the pandemic, rising cost of living and drastic climate changes. The Jubilee Live Free Race has given our stakeholders an opportunity to exercise and destress. Promoting wellness and mental health will continue to be our key priority,” noted Juma.
The Jubilee Live Free Race had six categories namely Black Mamba, Family Fun Ride, Kiddie Race, Individual Race, Veterans Race, Para Cycling Race, and the Main Race.
Commenting about the Jubilee Live Free Race, Grand Nairobi Bike Race Co- Director Loise Wachira noted that cycling is one of the sports that promotes exercise, social bonding, and environmental conservation.
“The effects of climate change have recently hit home resulting to drought and extreme weather patterns. We must all do what we can to reverse global warming. The Jubilee Live Free Race not only provided an opportunity to unwind but also advocated for the adoption of non-motorized transport as a step towards environmental conservation,” said Wachira.
The race is part of Jubilee’s Maisha Fiti wellness platform, that seeks to gives guidance on physical and mental well-being.
