Buganda Kingdom Launchs 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run

Buganda Kingdom in partnership with Airtel Uganda, launched the 2023 Kabaka Birthday Run in an effort to end the prevalence of HIV/ AIDS in Uganda.

The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga launched the Run together with the Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali at a press conference held at Bulange Mengo, the Buganda Kingdom Headquarters.

The run is scheduled to take place on Sunday 16^th April 2023 and will be flagged off by Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.

This year’s Run is intended to raise awareness and strengthen the efforts to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Buganda and Uganda at large, under the theme: “The fight to end HIV/ AIDS by 2030.”

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“Since 2019, Airtel Uganda together with Buganda Kingdom and UNAIDS has continued to drive awareness about the danger of HIV/ AIDS in our society through the Kabaka Birthday Run. This forms part of our sustainability strategy of transforming lives in Uganda. We remain fully committed to this cause,” he added.

He described the Kabaka Birthday Run as “a great platform for millions of Ugandans to celebrate the life of Kabaka Ronald Mutebi II and direct our common efforts in reducing public health challenges like ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, fistula and sickle cell.”

While officiating at the launch, the Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, said, “After putting up a strong fight against Fistula and Sickle Cells, the Kingdom embarked on a fight against HIV/AIDS in Buganda and in other parts of Uganda through the Kabaka Birthday Run which attracts over 80,000 participants annually.”

Owek. Mayiga added that “Having partners like Airtel Uganda who are culturally aware of their operating environment, has enabled us in growing digital and financial inclusion of our people. We appreciate their support in transforming the lives of Ugandans. We know that their contribution towards the run will greatly support the fight against HIV/AIDS because Buganda’s productivity is premised on a healthy population.”

How To Get A Running Kit

The running kits worth Ugx20,000/- include a vest, a water bottle, and a cap that can be purchased at select Airtel Shops Airtel Shop New Park Kyaggwe Road, Shoprite building Ben Kiwanuka, and Thobani Centre.

Alternatively, one can use Airtel Money by dialing *185#, selecting payments, entering the amount plus their PIN to confirm the payment, and then picking their Kit at the mentioned points.

Airtel Uganda has continued to make investments in the 100% 4G Network to improve the delivery of affordable voice, data, and financial services in Uganda. The network recently announced that they had completed important tests for the deployment of 5G technology and only await allocation of the requisite spectrum.