Mbita hawker’s lucky break
Coca-Cola Kenya has announced George Odhiambo, a hawker from Mbita in Homa Bay County, as the third winner of the Kes1 million weekly grand prize in the ongoing ‘KachingChing na Coke’ promotion. George is now the third of the newly minted millionaires in the country.
George, a family man who lives with his wife and kids in Homa Bay County, works at Mbita market selling uhuru/woven bags to provide for his family.
“The most amount of money I have touched in my life is Kes6000.This is a life-changing moment for me and my family… I am incredibly grateful to Coca-Cola for this opportunity. It is a chance for me to transform the lives of me and my family and build something for myself,” said George.
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Coca-Cola Kenya launched the ‘KachingChing na Coke’ promotion in May, offering cash prizes ranging from Kes50 to Kes1 million. With three winners announced in the last two weeks, there are still 10 more chances for consumers to become millionaires in the coming weeks.
“We are delighted to see that our promotion is supporting and uplifting the lives of ordinary Kenyan people, which is the essence of this campaign,” said Theuri Chege, Country Manager Coca-Cola Kenya.
To participate, consumers need to purchase Coca-Cola beverages in 200ml, 300ml, and 500ml returnable glass bottles and check under the metal crown for a unique code. By sending this code via SMS to 40111, customers stand a chance to win various cash prizes. The participating packs include Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Krest, Stoney, and Schweppes.
