Approximately two thousand runners participated in the inaugural Kabalega Independence Run organized in Hoima City, commemorating the centenary of Omukama (King) Cwa II Kabalega’s legacy. The 10 and 5-kilometer event also aimed to raise funds for kick-starting Kabalega Education Fund, an Initiative aimed at supporting the education of bright but underprivileged learner in Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom.

The event was held on the 07th of October, 2023 at Hoima Booma Grounds in Hoima City.

With nike metcon 9 air jordan 13 retro black flint the event to be subsequently held annually, this year’s run was organised under the theme: “Run to celebrate a hero’s legacy, run to educate a leader of tomorrow”.

The run was organised by Kabalega Foundation, in partnership with Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, along with a host of sponsors including; Airtel Money, Vision Group, NBS Sport, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, Stanbic Bank, Equity Bank, Capital Radio, Adman Source, City Ambulance, among many others.

The event also involved a series of activities including Blood Donation conducted by Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, and Uganda Redcross Society.