By Rorisang Modiba
Deo Kato has already run a distance equivalent to almost 180 marathons on his remarkable 14,484km trip from Cape Town to London.
His mission? To shed light on the history and reasons behind human migration.
“The Khoisan people in South Africa, for example, are moving based on climate. They migrate to find a better environment that they can live in,” Kato said.
“My overall objective is basically to work towards ending racism,” Kato said, the Guardian reported.
He said anthropologists believe modern people are moving for the same reasons as early humans.
He kicked off this epic run on 24 July last year, hoping to match the 381 days of the Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama in 1955. The boycott came about after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person on the bus.
But Kato has faced delays. Despite challenges, including sickness and lack of shelter, he encountered kindness, like from a farmer who offered food and shelter.
Now, he’s waiting to cross from Kenya into Ethiopia, facing a region destabilised by civil war.
Kato’s journey is also personal. It traces his roots through Uganda and reflects on his experiences with racism after moving to London.
Looking ahead, Kato views Sudan’s looming challenges with concern, especially regarding water and entry due to ongoing conflicts.
Pictured above: Deo Kato.
Image source: Instagram
