Airtel Uganda Managing Director Anwar Soussa, flanked by his top officials, has today handed over kit for the Kabaka Run marathon to the Buganda Kingdom.
The 2017 Kabaka run will be held on April 9, 2017, flagged off in Lubiri Mengo by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II and will cover 5km, 10kms and 21km routes.
Today’s handover at the kingdom headquarters in Mengo was graced by Buganda Kingdom officials led by the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga and the Buganda Kingdom Minister of Sports, Henry Sekabembe.
During the handover of the kit, Airtel boss Mr. Soussa urged all its Uganda customers and the general public to show support to those suffering from sickle cells by coming and registering for the Kabaka Run.
For the past four years, Airtel Uganda has been the main sponsor of the Kabaka Run, one of the four major Buganda Kingdom activities that is part of the commemoration of the Kabaka’s birthday.
“I would like to pledge our future commitment and support to the Buganda Kingdom, its people and its activities, as we unite to maintain the good glory of this Kingdom,” he added.
In his speech the Katikiro Mayiga thanked Airtel Uganda for honoring their commitment to support the Buganda Kingdom activities for the past couple of years. He also thanked the telecommunications company for always coming out strongly to show support to Ugandans regardless of whether or not they use their services.
“Last year, Fistula in Uganda was our cause and you supported it. This year it is sickle cells and you are still here with us. On behalf of the kingdom and its people, allow me to say thank you,” he concluded.
Guests were entertained by pupils from Our Lady’s Parents Primary School, Luwero, a school for children with Sickle Cell. In addition to their performance, they thanked the Kabaka Foundation and sponsors for their efforts to bring a better life to children born with Sickle Cell.
