Yesterday 1st March, Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga officially launched the activities at Bulange, Mengo in preparation for Kabaka’s 61st Birthday slated to climax in 12 days.
At the same function, Uganda’s leading smartphone network, Airtel signed a deal to organize the events. The CEO Aiterl Uganda, Tom Gutjahr signed the deal of the 12-day sports activities under the theme, “A re-energised youth, set for any challenge.”
At the launch, Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga said, this year’s Kabaka's 61st Birthday Events will engage more sports activities including cycling, golf, mweso, squash and swimming with the Kabaka Run to be held on 10/04/2016.
He called on more people to participate in the program that has been expanded to six disciplines mentioned. Proceeds from the run and other event will again go towards the fight against Fitsula.
Besides raising awareness for the fight against Fistula, Mayiga said the sports activities help people appreciate the importance of physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
Meanwhile, Kabaka (King) of Buganda was born April 13, 1955, he has reigned as the 36th Kabaka since July 24, 1993.
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