More sports to mark Kabaka's 61st birthday

April 13

Kabaka's birthday

Sports activities preparing for celebrations to mark Kabaka Ronald Mutebi's 61 birthday are on.

Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga officially launched the activities  at Bulange, Mengo on Tuesday.

 The Katikiro tries out a board game

He called on more people to participate in the program that has been expanded to six disciplines.

Besides the Kabaka's birthday run that has previously been the only sports event, this year's program also has cycling, golf, mweso, squash and swimming.

 The Katikiro gets onto a bicycle

The run, whose organizing committee is headed by Vision Group's Chief Executive Robert Kabushenga, remains the main event of the 12-day sports activities.

Proceeds from the run will again go towards the fight against Fitsula.

Airtel Uganda CEO Tom Gutjahr talks to CEO Vision Group Robert Kabushenga who is also the head of the organising committee

"A re-energised youth, set for any challenge," is this year's theme.

Born April 13, 1955, he has reigned as the 36th Kabaka (King) of Buganda Kingdom since July 24, 1993.

 The CEO Aiterl Uganda, Tom Gutjahr signings the deal to sponsor the event

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.

 

The Katikiro commended the sponsors Airtel, Vision Group, CBS, MAAD Advertising, Post Bank, Events Warehouse and Vita Foam.

Airtel Chief Executive Tom Gutjahr again underlined their commitment to support Buganda's cultural activities.

The Katikiro launching activities to mark the Kabaka's birthday

Third Deputy Katikiro Apollo Makubuya is organizing committee chairman for the birthday celebrations.