Kabalega Independence Run 2025 Launched in Hoima City with Focus on Supporting Youth Innovation
A group photo of organizers, partners, participants, and cultural entertainers after the launch. The Kabalega Foundation, in partnership with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and key stakeholders, officially launched the Kabalega Independence Week 2025 on Saturday, 13th September at the Hoima Resort Hotel. This week-long celebration aims to commemorate the legacy of Omukama Cwa II Kabalega, one of Uganda’s most iconic leaders, while catalyzing youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and community development throughout the Bunyoro region and beyond. The launch drew a distinguished audience, including the Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara
Kabalega Running Club Launched to Celebrate Legacy and Promote Community Wellness
Hoima, August 2, 2025 — In a vibrant and energizing event held at the Hoima Resort Hotel gardens, Kabalega Foundation, in partnership with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom and Hoima Resort Hotel, officially launched the Kabalega Running Club — a community-driven initiative designed to honour the legacy of Omukama Kabalega Cwa II through sport, wellness, and cultural connection. The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Owek. Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi giving his remarks the launch of the Running Club. The launch was presided over by the
Unity in Every Step: Kabalega Independence Run Champing True Inclusivity
As dawn breaks over the city of Hoima, the starting line of the Kabalega Independence Run becomes a living mosaic of Uganda’s rich diversity. Children grip the hands of grandparents. Men and women in brightly colored sportswear mingle with barefooted teens from rural villages. Wheelchair users line up alongside elite athletes. No one stands out—because everyone belongs. This is the unique power of the Kabalega Independence Run: it’s not just a race; it’s a bold statement that inclusivity matters. Celebrating Independence Through
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.