Corporate bodies, individuals inject sh236m in EA Military Games

By Samson Opus

Preparations for this year’s East African Military Games and Cultural event in Kampala got a boost with more funding from corporate organisations in the country.

The corporate organisations and prominent individuals contributed sh236.3m in cash and pledges during a dinner hosted by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala at UPDF headquarters in Mbuya.

The lively dinner had corporates rubbing shoulders with the top army brass who also made personal contributions towards the success of the 9th edition of the event meant to foster corporation in the region.

KCCA Executive Director Jennifer Musisi (below, left) who was among the high profile dignitaries at the dinner promised a special contribution for the event.
 

The games due on August 15-31 will involve visiting army team from the East African states of Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi competing in soccer, basketball, handball, netball, cross-country.

Gen. Katumba thanked the corporates for contributing, to what he said, was a great cause.

“This is a landmark because these games help us build relationships and understanding beyond work,” he said.
 

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It was a moment of interaction involving top UPDF officers and civlians from the corporate world. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

The games organising committee chairman Brig. Moses Rwakitarate is optimistic of an exciting meet in Kampala.

“Whenever we host this event we step up gear. It’s our hope that with this support this year event will be much better,” said Rwakitarate who appealed to all Ugandans to turn up for the event.

The annual event that will be spiced with different cultural shows from various teams will be hosted at Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, Mandela National Stadium, Lugogo indoor stadium.

The cross-country will be held in scenic Jinja Golf Course. This will be the third time for Uganda to host the regional meet since it was relaunched in Kampala in 2005.

Uganda got the mantle to host this year’s event after last year’s meet in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
 

Vision Group Marketing boss Susan Nsibirwa interacts with General Katumba Wamala and KCCA executive Director Jeniffer Musisi. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Part of the contributions

Vision Group sh10m

Wazalendo SACCO sh10m

Brig. John Mugeni sh10m

Huawei sh16m

Roko sh6m

Malik sh5m

City Tyres sh5m

Brig. Gen. Muhoozi sh5m

Diamond Trust sh5m

Luwero Industries sh5m

UPDF MPs sh5m

Housing Finance sh5m

Def.com Internal Aff. sh5m

Equity Bank sh5m

Vivo Energy sh5m

Ariba SACCO sh3m

Air Force sh2m

Maj. Gen. Oketta sh2m

Fountain Publishers sh2m

Simba group sh2m

Maj. Gen. Oketta sh2m

Col. SS Makona sh1m

Maj. Gen. Mbadi sh2m

Brig. Kyanda sh1.5m

Maj. Gen. D.Muhoozi sh1m