Kabalega Independence Run 2024: A Celebration of a Hero’s Legacy for a Greener Future
Hoima, Uganda – October 6, 2024 – The Kabalega Independence Run 2024 took place at Hoima Booma Grounds, drawing participants of all ages under the inspiring theme, “Run to Celebrate a Hero's Legacy. Run for a Green Future.” Organized by Kabalega Foundation in partnership with Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, the event aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation under the Green Future Campaign Programme that the Foundation is spearheading from September 2024 to September 2025. Owek. Dr. Fred. Kabagambe Kaliisa flagging off the runners at the starting point. The chief runner for this year’s event was the esteemed Omujwarakondo Dr. F. Kabagambe Kaliisa, the Chairperson - Royal Commission, Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, who led the participants in a spirited run through the scenic landscapes of Hoima. The event featured speeches from local leaders, sponsors, and partners, who all echoed and emphasized the importance of preserving the environment and celebrating, the rich heritage of the region. In addition to the run, attendees had the opportunity to participate in a blood donation drive organized by Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, highlighting the event’s commitment to community health and solidarity. Runners setting off The Kabalega Independence Run attracted both individual and corporate runners, showcasing a united front for in the cause to fight
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KAMPALA 1. Kabalega Foundation Offices at Plot 86, Bukoto Road, Bukoto. 2. Shop No. 8, National Theatre 3. Capital FM, Cooper Road, Kisementi. 4. Billbrain Institute of Technology, Ham Howers, Makerere Hill Road. 5. Airtel Outlet - Nansana HOIMA 1. Kabalega Foundation Offices, Ground Floor, JM8 Building, Duhaga Road 2. Kabalega FM - Buitaba Road 3. Gevas Supermarket - Hoima Main Street 4. Abo's Joint, Duhaga Round About 5. Spice FM 6. Airtel Outlet, Hoima Main Street MASINDI 1. Karibuni Supermarket 2. Radio 7 3. Airtel Outlet GREATER KIBAALE 1. KKCR Radio 2. Airtel Outlets
Kabalega Independence Run 2024 Kit Unveiled with Run to Focus on Environmental Conservation
Kabalega Foundation, in collaboration with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, and Hoima City Council, unveiled the Kabalega Independence Run 2024 Kit and held a Media Briefing yesterday at Hoima Resort Hotel. This year’s event builds on the inaugural run held in 2023, which celebrated 100 years of Omukama Cwa II Kabalega’s legacy since his passing. The theme for this year’s run, set for October 5, 2024, at Hoima Booma Grounds, is “Run to celebrate a hero's legacy. Run for a green future.”
Today in History – 22 September 2024.
147 years ago, on this day, Omukama Kabalega met Dr. Emin Pasha, a governor of the Equatorial province. They met on 22nd September 1877 at Omukama Kabalega's Palace in Mparo. Dr Pasha had come to Bunyoro to convince Omukama Kabalega to allow Bunyoro to be part of the Egyptian Province of Equatoria. Dr. Pasha spent 33 days in Hoima. He talked to Omukama Kabalega through an Arabic interpreter. But Omukama Kabalega was fluent in many languages including Arabic. Omukama Kabalega rejected Dr. Pasha's request. A cone shaped monument was built at the exact spot where the two leaders met. The monument is one of the facilities that are part of the Mparo Royal tombs which are located about 4km away from Hoima town on the Hoima-Masindi highway. The tombs are the resting place where Omukama (King) Kabalega and his son Sir Tito Winyi Gafabusa were laid. The Royal burial grounds are among the historical and heritage sites of Bunyoro. The site has been renovated but the Kingdom plan to further upgrade it. A master plan for the redevelopment is being developed. Mehmed Emin Pasha (March 28, 1840 – October 23, 1892) was an Ottoman physician of German-Jewish origin and governor of the Egyptian province