Bunyoro Empango Run draws hundreds for charity
Jun 09, 2024
Bryan Kaboyo, the Hoima city mayor applauded the people of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom for showing love to their king by turning up in big numbers.
The run that was flagged off by Andrew Byakutaga, the kingdom’s prime minister, saw hundreds from the various districts within the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom participate. (Credit: Wilson Asiimwe)
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BUNYORO - Hundreds of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom subjects on Saturday morning participated in this year’s Empango Run.
The run that was flagged off by Andrew Byakutaga, the kingdom’s prime minister, saw hundreds from the various districts within the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom participate.
The marathon is one of the pre-activities to commemorate Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru’s 30th coronation anniversary slated for June 11th, at the kingdom palace.
According to Byakutaga, the proceeds from the marathon will be used to purchase delivery beds for Kibaale Health Centre IV in Kibaale district.
Byakutaga applauded the people of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom for embracing the run stating that it helps to improve on their physical fitness and also freely interact for peace and unity.
“We are going to use the funds from the run to purchase delivery beds for Kibaale Health Centre IV in Kibaale district. I am happy that many people are embracing the run,” Byakutaga said.
Hundreds of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom subjects on Saturday morning participated in this year’s Empango Run. (All Photos by Wilson Asiimwe)
Bryan Kaboyo, the Hoima city mayor applauded the people of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom for showing love to their king by turning up in big numbers.
Kaboyo challenged the kingdom subjects to always conduct physical exercise routinely for their better health.
Kaboyo called on the people of Bunyoro Kitara kingdom to always embrace such important events organised by the Kingdom to show their identity to the world.
The coronation anniversary also known as Empango is commemorated on June 11 annually to celebrate the day Iguru ascended to the throne.
It attracts thousands who flock to the palace (Karuzika) to attend the function.
During the celebrations, the king’s subjects and guests are treated to different cultural performances including dances, drama, and poetry recitals.
Iguru, the 27th king under the Ababiito clan, first performed the ritual on June 11, 1994, following the restoration of cultural institutions by the NRM government.
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