Joshua Chepetegei, the World and Olympic champion, has emphasized that the Elgon Half Marathon is a call to action to promote conservation, fight climate change, and end Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The Mpororo function was more of "ekitaramo," an ancient gathering that is referred to as an educational sitting where people sat with the elders to learn things like working hard, hospitality, and unity.
It is unfortunate that culture and tradition are not well kept because they are passed on by word of mouth; therefore, they will phase out if not revived and preserved through cultural heritage.